Open Thread – Election Eve in Alaska

This is it, Mudflatters….Election Eve. We’ve been on a strange journey since August 29th, when the unlikely selection of Sarah Palin for Vice President was announced. It all comes down to tomorrow.

Remember, the Mudflats Chat Room will be open all day. Just go to the Mudflats forum (on the sidebar) and then click the link in the upper right-hand corner to enter the chat room. Before you click the link, I’ll tell you what it’s like. It’s a big virtual Alaskan lodge made of long orange spruce logs. There’s a roaring fire in the fireplace, and some nice hot cider. There’s a full wet bar over in the corner too, for those who need it! There are windows looking out over the Chugach Mountains, and lots of big, soft chairs and couches to flop on and chat with all your fellow Mudflatters. Unlike many Alaskan lodges, there are no moose heads on the wall here. The only moose heads to be found are those still attached to our favorite Mudflats mascots Brian and Brenda, who are hanging out outside in the snow, nibbling bark. So stop in any time!

I will also be trying to make sure that there are threads available for you on the blog, and will attempt to post about my doings about town, and any other big happenings of note. I’m looking forward to sharing tomorrow with all of you. It’s been quite a ride, and it’s not over yet.

Off to vote in a few minutes. Dixville Notch, NH, was a landslide for Obama.

Two questions: How could the legislative inquiry have found Palin guilty of ethics violations and the Personnel Board find the opposite? Would the Personnel Board’s outcome have been different if SP were going on to Washington and not returning to AK?

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(02:03:07) :

Grammy aka Commando Coalfire Palin (01:40:42) :

Can’t wait for this to be over! Steelers won, PA goes blue (my humble prediction).
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The Steelers win is a fine, fine thing and I am hereby putting money down on Pennsylvania staying true blue.

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(02:05:09) :

Susie in Jersey (01:59:46) :

Two questions: How could the legislative inquiry have found Palin guilty of ethics violations and the Personnel Board find the opposite? Would the Personnel Board’s outcome have been different if SP were going on to Washington and not returning to AK?
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Two questions, one answer: the Personnel Board is appointed by the guv’nor.

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Epic(02:08:26) :

Apparently, 10 times out of the last 13 elections the taller candidate won and usually, if the Redskins lose the last game before the election, the incumbent party lose the election. So… umm, there.

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Grammy aka Commando Coalfire Palin(02:09:27) :

Aussie

They just said on the news that when the Redskins lose the game the night before an election, the incumbent party has NEVER won the election. Just one more good omen, I think!!!

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Epic(02:10:28) :

Oh yes…

Good luck everybody.

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NY Dem(02:15:51) :

I know I’ll never be first to post on a thread here, but there is one ‘first’ I can now claim — I was FIRST in line at my polling place this morning and proudly cast my vote for the next President of the United States — Barack Obama !!!

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eajphd Molten Contra Palin(02:21:12) :

ian in hamburg (01:36:27) :

The inquiry was started by a charge she filed against herself to a committee that reports to her and that will continue to report to her – so they let her off on a technicality claiming that the legislative committee made their decision based on the wrong statute. It looks like a rather thinly applied coat of white wash that fails to cover the real potential criminal liabilities involving income tax – if the federal government chooses to investigate.

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eajphd Molten Contra Palin(02:22:28) :

NY Dem (02:15:51) :

Congratulations! A much better first.

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MizKay [stuck in] Red Carolina(02:29:16) :

Up and ready to go – I’m so excited and hopeful that I’m teary. Remind everyone to vote – as if I have to tell ya.
Anyway, lets hope that SC will move its percentage of eligible voters who actually vote up out of the No. 49 slot. Repubs have had such a stranglehold for such a long time, that neither side has felt the need or desire to go to the polls.
NOT THIS YEAR!!!

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Zim in Oz(02:30:12) :

Well done NY Dem…first in line !

It is 10.30 pm here in Melbourne Australia…..I am so nervous and so excited for y’all. LOL …still can’t breathe…

Question…

Should I hit the scotch and water tonight ? (to calm nerves)
Tomorrow ? (to celebrate)
…or both ?

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BlancheMadison(02:30:38) :

Best of luck to all of us from PA–leaving to poll watch in a very red area in a few minutes.

GOBAMA!

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HamletsMill aka Rot Pipeline Palin(02:30:48) :

The hour has come.

I am off to the polls.

I go in loving memory of our fathers and grandfathers to take our country back.

I’ll see you on the beach.

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protus(02:32:40) :

OK TODAY IS THE DAY!!!!

GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!!

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(02:33:55) :

HamletsMill aka Rot Pipeline Palin (02:30:48) :

The hour has come.

I am off to the polls.

I go in loving memory of our fathers and grandfathers to take our country back.
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Thank you for honoring my father, the teenaged GI who fought in Europe in WW2.

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(02:35:07) :

BlancheMadison (02:30:38) :

Best of luck to all of us from PA–leaving to poll watch in a very red area in a few minutes.

GOBAMA!
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Poll watchers are COOL! 8)

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A Brit abroad aka Flag Hussein "That One" Cobra(02:36:23) :

Nice one NY Dem. Have a good time voting folks – hopefully there’ll be more of this:

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7707667.stm

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(02:37:03) :

Zim in Oz (02:30:12) :

Babe, you must drink tea. Sorry.

Tomorrow afternoon you can start some hard-core drinking. And I will join ya! 😀

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BigSlick THAT ONE Hussein Clamp Noodle Palin(02:40:08) :

I wish the artists behind PalinasPresident would do the following things:

1) Have a picture of Joe Vogler on the wall and Sarah’s nasal “Joe the Secessionist — keep up the good work!”

2) Put McCain in the closet rotation with Bambi, Thumper, and the Penguin

I am going to go through serious election withdrawal and these might help me when I need a little fix.

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A Brit abroad aka Flag Hussein "That One" Cobra(02:42:15) :

Election withdrawal… don’t count your votes before they’re all in… I strongly suspect that unless there’s a landslide there’ll be extra weeks of legal wrangling – and there’s no way I’m going Mudflats cold turkey. Though I may have to catch up on my sleep…

You might want to consider a few of these MooseHeads in the lodge for your Canadian visitors…:)
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dove in canada(02:43:22) :

good morning from Atlantic Canada…….this is going to be an exciting day……..I checked in with my American relatives yesterday………they have voted early or have made their plans to vote today……….including at least one blue voter in Utah !

This forum has become a regular part of my day these past months…….civilized and thoughtful……..thanks AKM and all the contributors

Exercise your right and responsibility to vote……….the power of a single voice must not be squandered.

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(02:44:03) :

BigSlick THAT ONE Hussein Clamp Noodle Palin (02:40:08) :

I’d like to see W put in a performance in the closet.

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MizKay [stuck in] Red Carolina(02:49:06) :

@ Judi (01:53:20) :
On the Condolences thread, about the candles.
Lots of people have lit a candle in the OBAMA group, and some of us have started lighting in an AKM group. You can click on ‘groups’ to find the OBAMA group, or you can just follow the directions and when the opportunity is given to list group, just put AKM.

If you search groups, and put either OBAMA or AKM, then it gives you a page with all those candles and you can read those that are lit in the group.
This sounds really complex but it actually isn’t, sorry.

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SC Torpedo Vindicator(02:52:01) :

Good Morning MizKay [stuck in] Red Carolina (02:29:16) :

Maybe, just maybe, the African American and youth turnout here in the Palmetto State will make a difference this time. If SC, by some miracle, goes Blue, it will be a joyous time for sure.

It has been sprinkling a bit for the last few hours and I hope that it stops soon as I suspect there will be a lot of elderly voters who will sit in the rain in wheelchairs if they have to in order to vote this time.

I just wish my Mom and Dad were alive to witness history being made, one way or another.

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Dee(02:58:28) :

It’s almost 7 here in Pa. I am due to be an outside greeter at my polling place at 9. Heard from a friend last evening whom I hadn’t spoken with since all of this began, she’s been busy and so have I. She’s a died in the wool Repub., so I figured she’d be voting for the “other team”, but… she sent me an email last evening with some little joke attached and I responded that I had been busy campaigning, and going to be a greeter today and joyfully voting for Obama,and she instantly responded with “I love him!!!!!!!” My heart soared. It’s going to be a great day for America. I will definitely stop by later to sit by the fire and have a cup of cider with you all. Keep the faith.

BTW Aussie I was watching McCain on CNN today… Mac is back, Mac is back…reminded me of those dreadful Shane Warne and Boony talking dolls that just start talking repeatedly for no apparent reason…

SQUASHHHHH…. I say !

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twinkle toes aka Axe Diesel Palen(03:06:49) :

Zim in Oz (02:30:12) :

Skip the water, enjoy the scotch!

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Susie in Jersey(03:09:49) :

@Aussie Puck Mule Hussein (02:05:09) :

Susie in Jersey (01:59:46) :

Two questions: How could the legislative inquiry have found Palin guilty of ethics violations and the Personnel Board find the opposite? Would the Personnel Board’s outcome have been different if SP were going on to Washington and not returning to AK?
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Two questions, one answer: the Personnel Board is appointed by the guv’nor.

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That’s where I was going but was in too much of a hurry to type all my thoughts.

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va_soccer_mom(03:10:05) :

Good morning from VA! Congrats to NY Dem and anyone else who made it for being first in line! I went at 5:30, and was about 50th. But the line started moving shortly before 6:00, and I was out at 6:04. By that time, the line stretched through a long hallway and out into the parking lot. I’ve never seen this before at my polling place! Delivered 190 door hangers yesterday; going out canvassing this morning.

OK, I’ve voted but I think I forgot to vote for our Congressional representative!

Anyway, two districts vote at my polling place. There were two of us voting in my district, but the line for the other district was out the door! I don’t quite understand that ’cause we’re a small township with no intra-district issues.

I noticed the Nobama sign that I saw yesterday morning is gone but in it’s place is a sign that I could not read easily. It said something about “real Americans.”

Also saw two homemade signs, one “Republicans for Obama” and the other “Joe, the REAL Plumber for Obama” – both signs obviously made by the same person(s).

Now we wait.

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Scotsgirl(03:14:43) :

Up early, couldn’t sleep, too excited (and think I am sick – blech!). My champagne is chilling – has been for a couple of weeks! Way to go Dixville Notch – let’s keep those results coming! Off to volunteer today….

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(03:19:38) :

Zim in Oz (03:05:04)

BTW Aussie I was watching McCain on CNN today… Mac is back, Mac is back…reminded me of those dreadful Shane Warne and Boony talking dolls that just start talking repeatedly for no apparent reason…

I’m off to Obama Hdq to do whatever they need. Yesterday I did door hangers in the far southeast of the county along Rt 28 to Pittsburgh. This was definitely mountain goat country and I am tired. However, the weather was perfect, people were nice. Coming home I listed to Tina Fey on Fresh Air – NPR. It is probably on their site. If anyone wants to keep up with PA events try .http://www.wduq.org/audio/index.html This is news and jazz from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

I plan to vote this afternoon so that I can find out the turnout here in the back of beyond. I am going to skip the party because I live 23 miles away on a horrible road. Yesterday I bought some nice Australian wine (ABC stores are closed as long as the polls are often) and intend to cruise back in my nighty. If for some reason things go south, I have lemon vodka.

The reason they can close their polls and count them so early is that once they reach 100% turnout by registered voters, it’s over. Better?

How many of the rest of even our small communities get to 100%?

Ooops – someone blazing away at a bambi out back – I better call in the (orange-clad) dogs!

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(03:30:33) :

Julie P (03:26:46) :

The polls are open in Georgia. Heading out to Barack the vote!
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GO Julie!

I love Georgia! 😀

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Rose in PA(03:30:57) :

Finally, election day is here! I attended a late night rally in Philadelphia with Joe & Jill Biden. The atmosphere was electric…Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins introduced the Bidens and said a few words.

The crowd was fired up. Best part was that I was able to be up front as the Bidens made their way out and got to shake lovely Jill’s hand. I went to reach for Mr. Biden’s hand but he just leaned over and kissed me! I was shocked! 🙂

Anyway, probably won’t be able to vote until after work…gonna be a long day!

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Twinky Winky Pony Palin(03:34:54) :

Big ups to Aussie Puck Mule Hussein.

Posting from Perth. I just hope the US gets the same result we had 12 months ago: ‘We finally have our country back’.

Dems, get out there and vote!

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(03:39:43) :

Hick Town in W PA (03:27:51) :

I plan to vote this afternoon so that I can find out the turnout here in the back of beyond. I am going to skip the party because I live 23 miles away on a horrible road. Yesterday I bought some nice Australian wine (ABC stores are closed as long as the polls are often) and intend to cruise back in my nighty. If for some reason things go south, I have lemon vodka.
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Hick – my soul sibling! Covert surveillance, Cruisers, Nightwear – I’m so there!! 😀

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Zim in Oz(03:41:04) :

11.33 pm here…

I am off to bed, I want to wake up early and see the results…

…passes the torch…Europe and US it is your watch, possibly the most serious watch you will ever do.

Take care of Obama/Biden and if you can vote…do so.
This is your moment, this is your time, do NOT take it lightly.

God Bless and nitey nite.

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(03:41:38) :

mornin mudpups..!

Seems too early for me to be up and about, but i’m going to vote in a bit.. hope the line isn’t too horrid..

I was reading in the previous thread about our girl Barbie released her medical records.. It was very special of her to have what amounted to a note from her pal, ‘The Doctor’ write a review of her health for America.

Medical records aren’t neatly typed PDF’s.. Medical records are doctors notes, and codes.. Short terms, blood work notes, etc. The sham Barbie produced was not anything resembling real medical records. It was like a movie review instead of the script. Just another scam in the soon to be over story of our American Dream Girl going back to the punkin patch and back to well-deserved obsurity..

Big ups to Aussie Puck Mule Hussein.
Posting from Perth. I just hope the US gets the same result we had 12 months ago: ‘We finally have our country back’.
Dems, get out there and vote!
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YEAH! We took our country back one year ago and we have not stopped smiling. 😀

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(03:47:55) :

I AM VERY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT I VOTED FIRST THING THIS MORNING WHEN THE POLLS OPENED FOR OBAMA AND BIDEN AND ALL THE DEMOCRATS I COULD VOTE FOR!!!

GOT MY BLUE SWEATER ON AND CANNOT WAIT FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN!!

IMPEACH PALIN OR RECALL HER – WHO CARES – JUST GET HER OUT OF POLITICS!!!

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Melissa(03:48:18) :

Morning from the Pacific end of Canada!

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delnorteco(03:48:28) :

MSNBC just said she is coming home to vote today,she thinks it will be a good photo op.some thing that will play on the tv all day.i’m thinking the people of alaska should show her that she is not loved like they make her out be in the news.now that would be some good tv.

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Jim, aka Pit Bull Hockey Puck(03:48:30) :

This is it. Don’t. Screw. Up.

Off to campaign HQ for one last long day. See y’all back here tonight.

Go Nevada BLUE! (And the rest of the states, too!

Fired UP!

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Tired Mom (VA)(03:49:53) :

Mornin Marty,

have been thoroughly enjoying your posts from yesterday! you are too funny … am trying to work and keep up here as well. the blog moved so fast yesterday it was incredible. I keep looking for our friend Jamie in france – kept thinking about here waking up to all the posts from yesterday. She’s probably still reading!!

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Jim, aka Pit Bull Hockey Puck(03:50:30) :

This is it. Don’t. Screw. Up.

Off to campaign HQ for one last long day. See y’all back here tonight.

Go Nevada BLUE! (And the rest of the states, too!

Fired UP!

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(03:53:36) :

Democrat G (formerly “G”) (03:47:55) :

I AM VERY EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT I VOTED FIRST THING THIS MORNING WHEN THE POLLS OPENED FOR OBAMA AND BIDEN AND ALL THE DEMOCRATS I COULD VOTE FOR!!!

GOT MY BLUE SWEATER ON AND CANNOT WAIT FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN!!

IMPEACH PALIN OR RECALL HER – WHO CARES – JUST GET HER OUT OF POLITICS!!!
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I just wanted to hear it all again. 😀

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(03:54:50) :

Tired, thanks for the compliment.. it’s fun writing and being funny and serious.. It was sad when we found out Obamas’ grandmother died, so my little story was important to be appropriate, but since I wrote it, it had to be at least a little funny or heartwarming.

today, i’ll go vote, get my work done early and hang out here with all of us to wait for the word it’s finally over. Even this morning, that horrid Wright ad is still playing. There should be a law that as of 12:01 the day of elections, that all ads stop. Gives me yet another topic.. 🙂

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samihawaii hussein that one stevens(03:57:26) :

happy voting everyone!

PRESIDENT OBAMA!
PRESIDENT OBAMA!
PRESIDENT OBAMA!

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(03:58:24) :

Overheard at a recent McGrumpy staff meeting:

McGrumpy: Well, what can we do now? I’m still ready to fight, fight fight.
Barbie: Oh, John, you’re so cute when you act rambunctious. I think you should sit, sit sit. You know you’re day is done and you’re passe and I’m the new star!!
McGrumpy: Hey, biatch, I created you, you were nothing but a punk in Alaska before I took you and made you a star, and I can snap my fingers and poof, you’ll be gone.
McGrumpy snaps his fingers and she’s still there.. He tries again and again.

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M(03:59:09) :

Thumbs up from northern Canada… was wondering why third world countries invite Canadians to oversee their elections and count results – and if we should be bringing our troops south of the border today to catch potential un-democratic malfunctions of equipment and slippery fingers. But since we weren’t invited, we’re just cheerin’ away here, you betcha!

Hi muddies!
I just got to work, after voting. There are only 1200+ people in my precinct, but I decided to leave the house at 6am, when I heard on local news at 5:45 that some precincts already had 100 people waiting! Happily, I was only #18 in line and had voted a mere 26 minutes after the poll opened. That’s not too bad, considering.
There was a line a block long, when I left. A visual scan tells me that the crowd (which fits my neighborhood, in general) was probably 95% Obama. How did I judge that? The number of happy, smiling, friendly people vs. those who looked a little depressed. (They’re depressed because the Republican’s friend-cold rain-cleared up about 30 minutes before 7 am!)

MizKay and Vindicator Torpedo: the goal for today is to turn South Carolina BLUE!!

YES WE CAN!

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(04:02:17) :

oops.. no idea why it did that..

Barbie, i’m not going away that fast, you moron. I’m the star now and you’re the LOSER.. I was vindicated again in troopergate, even if it cost the campaign a zillion dollars.. I paid off the doctor to release my medical records, and from now on it’s smoooooth sailing!
McGrumpy: I don’t think so, i’ll destroy you, you ungrateful little putz.
Barbie: Hey, they all love me, you can’t stop it. I’m cuter than you.
McGrumpy: I am tired of it, you make me sick.
Cindy: John, be nice to Barbie, please. She’s my girl.
McGrumpy: Huh?
Cindy: Yea, we’ve decided to get married once Obama makes gay marriage legal..

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Andrew Gregg(04:03:16) :

Now is the time: RUN LEVI RUN! GET OUT WHILE THEY’RE DISTRACTED!

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Diane(04:03:38) :

Are there unions up there in Alaska?

I would think by now that ANYBODY who has a state job or is any way connected with the Palin administration would feel mighty unsafe right now.

I would think that unions are the only way to protect yourselves.

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(04:03:51) :

Think i better go vote.. The lines on TV are scary.. Back in a bit kids..!

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(04:05:35) :

This is the spooky that our parents would have warned us about if we’d bothered to ask them

“Maybe, just maybe, the African American and youth turnout here in the Palmetto State will make a difference this time. ”
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They are actually saying that about FLA – the college population has gone way up and of course the huge African American population who as always been disenfranchised in FLA – if both turn out big, well we’ll all be seeing BLUE!

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kate aka chin duststrap(04:14:41) :

Again, I know you will all VOTE. Stay in line. I yelled at a friend last week who said she wasn’t going to vote. Already texted me she’s in line.

Nervous mudpuppy in PA!!

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disenchanted tore(04:16:01) :

G’Morning fellow muddies! And what a glorious day to be an American citizen finally also! 🙂

Hubby slipped out early for the voting place to open, 6AM. We live in a small town with never a waiting line (maybe 10-15 during rush hours). He was 13th in line with a estimated 50 total! I’ll be heading over around 10ish after the 9-5 working peeps clear out. I’ll be hanging out at home today getting some *stuff* accomplished then celebrating later tonight. YES. WE. CAN.

For all of our citizens who (as Rachel appropriately tagged) are required to pay a hefty poll tax, arrive with your comforts, camp out and cast your vote proudly. I just can’t believe how ill-prepared we STILL are when it comes to election day. Hopefully President Obama will rally the states to make the necessary changes to our defunct system.

What a crock of crap with the medical release. I’m not sure if I read the actual wording or paraphrasing but Sarah and Dr. friend must have gone to the same school of sleight. That report is like getting a note from my doctor saying that I’ve been seen for rhinitis and am able to return to work. Geesh! Smelly stuff wrapped in layers of paper up there in AK, you betcha.

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Bobg(04:17:23) :

Morning all. Greetings from an early morning voter in Joppa, Maryland; The Land of Pleasant Living. I arrived at the polls before they were open and there was about 100 in line. By the time I voted there were only about 20 in line. We only had 2 questions to vote on this year so the line moves fast. The questions are whether to allow early voting and whether to allow slots. I voted yes to early voting and no to slots. Amazing, no McCain signs at the polls but several with Palin signs. I can’t imagine why the GOP would allow this. You always sell the top of the ticket. One guy had a huge sign, “Honk For Palin.” In the interest of keeping noise pollution down I opted to express my views of Palin visually. from the look he gave me I think that he didn’t agree with my decision.

Note on questions: Maryland allows referendums. If you get enough signature you can have a question put on the ballot. I remember that one year w had so many questions that someone was passing out bumper stickers, “Vote Yes On Question No.”

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Jamie, Floridian in France(04:19:47) :

Yeah Democrat G!!!! And go for it Marty (VA)!!!!

I wish I could be there to live it! I think we may have finally pulled my Fla mom over to our side, hopefully she will tell me after the vote.

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Jason in Oakland(04:20:32) :

Looking forward to voting this morning, kicking back with a quiet breakfast, taking a mid-day nap (I’m a freelancer and I’m taking today off but I’ve been up all night) and then turning on the TV one last obsessive time (until 4 years from now) to watch the returns. Be glad when it’s over when McCain has to keep stocking up on sunscreen and Palin can go back to supposedly buying consignment clothes for the family.

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(04:20:43) :

Even though I woke up at 4:50 am this morning and went to bed at midnight, I have this smile on my face. Deep down I know the amount of people voting today is going to be too strong for the Republinazis to steal this election. I think we may know by 10 pm tonight when Florida and Ohio go to OBAMA/BIDEN and McNasty and Stalin do NOT stand a chance!

Here’s trying to make a negative into a positive: Obama’s Grandma passed away so that her angel can watch over the election and allow democracy and justice to prevail!

Aussie Puck Mule Hussein – 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Oh – I did NOT get a I VOTED sticker – they did not have any 😦 😦 😦 😦

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Brother Meat Hussein(04:23:31) :

Greetings from the red panhandle of Florida. The polls are open, even with early voting the lines are long. I’m off to drive for the Obama campaign, but I’m not working for Barack today. Today I’m working to finish the job that Toot started.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(04:28:00) :

@Bobg :
One guy had a huge sign, “Honk For Palin.” In the interest of keeping noise pollution down I opted to express my views of Palin visually. from the look he gave me I think that he didn’t agree with my decision.

LOL LOL LOL

And I do agree with a much earlier statement by our wonderful soon-to-be-First Lady. My pride in my country is returning when I see voters turning out in droves to vote and when I see the excitement at Obama rallies (though shame and embarrassment when I see and hear McCain/Palin rallies) and I will REALLY be proud of my country when Obama/Biden are put in the White House.

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:28:21) :

Hi Jamie,

Thought about you yesterday when things on this blog were going wild!!
It’s raining here all day – hope that doesn’t deter too many blue voters.

Keeping the blue candles lit, the blue clothes on and keeping the faith in the “good”

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Grammy aka Commando Coalfire Palin(04:28:46) :

Brother Meat

WELL SAID!!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(04:36:27) :

@ Tired Mom (VA) (04:28:21) :

Hi Jamie,

Thought about you yesterday when things on this blog were going wild!!

Hi Tired Mom – I disappeared yesterday mid-thread cause hubby, who has finally lost patience with the election and my “computer friends”, came home and groaned audibly whenever I approached the computer. This morning he finally asked “So, what are you going to do once it’s over?”

But I’ll be here all day and all night! I went shopping this morning and hesitated in front of the Champagne aisle. I was afraid I’d jinx something if I bought it too soon. So I’ll jump out tomorrow morning and buy my bottle.

Oooh! Obama is voting now!

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:38:01) :

nbc showing Obama casting his vote!!! I am sooooo proud of him!

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sosad(04:39:25) :

Smooth sailing here in phoenix
walked across the street to the polling place at 5:55 am,,, 16th in line …
Voted for Omaba and am home at 6:35 🙂
The first few people in front of me and behind me were all for Obama ..
If there was a McLame person they were not willing to speak up ..

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SoCal Bob(04:39:44) :

Rove said he thought Obama was going to kick some McCain/Palin fanny. Well, not in those words, but that was the thought anyway.

Yea America. I’m watching Barack and Michelle vote right now. Their daughters are with them watching the process. What a great family.

One way or another, today We Are Elected”. I’m off to work in the Sarasota Florida Obama HQ for the day, will be posting pics and comments on the Moose. AKM, feel free to grab pics and content from the Moose for MudFlats.

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:42:29) :

5 of 7 machines broken here at major polling station in Richmond, VA!!! They do have paper ballots for back up!!

Raleigh NC machine probs no paper ballots available

Oh good grief!!!!! we need to do better than this!

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shell from Ohio(04:46:16) :

I passed a few polling places on my way to work this morning. They were packed!! I can’t recall ever seing that many people so early on any election day. Have a great day everyone!! Change is coming……. 🙂

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Shove Maggot "That One" Hussein aka the problem child(04:46:32) :

dove in canada (02:43:22) :
Hi dove, you new here? If so, welcome!
I’m in Fredericton, where are you?

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MissSue MI(04:47:37) :

Back from voting. Wow, that felt awesome!! Arrived at the polls about 30 minutes before they opened, about 50 people already in line, and another 75-100 showed up before they opened the doors. How exciting that we are a part of such a historical event. Now, if I can just get through the stress that the rest of the day will bring… I think I need cocktails already.

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A Brit abroad aka Flag Hussein "That One" Cobra(04:48:46) :

Oooh – right. Feeling much better now after a slow start today – I love hearing everybody’s voting stories (I was thinking about you this morning, Bobg).

Been You Tubing my 11-year-old through the best of Obama, and I think he’s going to be allowed to stay up late tonight to watch the Swedish reporting. He is an Obama fan – and while I was attempting to explain who Martin L King was and other stuff, he just burst out with “But that’s sooo stupid, why should it matter what colour anyone is?” One of his best friends is an Ahghan refugee, and he’s so impressed by the fact this boy speaks 5 languages despite being perfectly bilingual himself. The next generation may not be colour blind, but I’m hoping for more respect and tolerance around the world…

HOPE people, HOPE

…and now I’m off to buy champagne.

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obamamama aka Chap Poach Palin(04:49:11) :

Good Morning from Canada.
Congrats to NYDem. Amazing for being first in line.
I am really going to need the sanity of this board today. Looking forward to spending this day with my fellow mudflatters

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sosad(04:49:54) :

MissSue MI (04:47:37) :

Back from voting. Wow, that felt awesome!!

Yes it did ,, I walked out with a big fat smile and my “I voted” sticker …

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braveny(04:52:47) :

Good morning Mudpups! Whoooeeeeee the day is here. 🙂 🙂

off to work. will be watching from there.

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:53:27) :

Our guy just cast his vote to applause!!!!

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:54:08) :

Here come the Bidens, he’s holding his mom’s hand – how sweet!

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MJC from Georgia(04:54:09) :

GOOD MORNING MUDPUPPIES!

I just want to say that I LOVE YOU GUYS and Thanks for keeping me sane since Augusts 29th. We are in the final steps of this crazy journey we’ve been on together, and I am happy to be sharing it with all of you!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(04:54:44) :

Okay! I can say that I was there – saw Barack and Michelle Obama vote!

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Epic(04:55:09) :

A thought: If Carl Rove is predicting for Obama, it means at this late stage he’s trying to salvage credibility for the future which he wouldn’t be doing if he knew of a plot to steal the election.

Although, maybe he would if he thought that the plot would work but cause unrest so he’d better distance himself.

Err…

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M(04:55:35) :

Brother Meat…I LOVE what you say about finishing the job TOOTS started… how wonderful^!^ Bless you^!^

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:55:50) :

good for you Jamie! I know that had to feel good for you to watch from so far away! GO BLUE

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Nisperos(04:55:50) :

Good morning Mudflatters! The polls in Colorado open in the next 15 minutes. Today, in honor of grandma “Toot” and of our candidate, I’m wearing a Hawaiian shirt. Now if everyone will do the same and go buy a few boxes of granola bars or a case of waters and go pass out to those in line… especially towards the end of the day… that would be super! Or, come home from work and stand out on a busy street corner wearing your Hawaiian shirt and your homemade signs – even ones just saying “Vote” that would be wonderful! Pass it on!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(04:56:42) :

Tired Mom (VA) (04:54:08) :

Here come the Bidens, he’s holding his mom’s hand – how sweet!

And he kissed his wife after they voted!

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Whabs, Seattle, WA.(04:57:12) :

It is raining in Seattle.
I just saw Obama vote.
My tummy is in knots.
Here we go…

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:58:12) :

Richmond VA is having p;roblems all over the place!!!!! Imagine that …

I am having a hissy-fit here!!! Is 9am too early for martinis? Oh wait…. I have eggnog in the fridge – hmmmm breakfast – it’s got eggs in it LOL

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(04:58:47) :

Nisperos (04:55:50) :

Good morning Mudflatters! The polls in Colorado open in the next 15 minutes. Today, in honor of grandma “Toot” and of our candidate, I’m wearing a Hawaiian shirt. Now if everyone will do the same and go buy a few boxes of granola bars or a case of waters and go pass out to those in line… especially towards the end of the day… that would be super! Or, come home from work and stand out on a busy street corner wearing your Hawaiian shirt and your homemade signs – even ones just saying “Vote” that would be wonderful! Pass it on!
———————————
What wonderful ideas! 8)

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eajphd Molten Contra Palin(04:59:04) :

I was just listening to McCain’s remarks in his closing speech in Roswell New Mexico, where he claimed to have the alien endorsement – he didn’t mention whether it was the legal or illegal aliens. Whatever the case, they must have been spaced out. The point that really hit me was when he said of Senator
Obama “he’s in the far left lane of American politics” without realizing that the far left lane is the high speed passing lane. LOL

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Tired Mom (VA)(04:59:30) :

I love our guys and their wonderful families … good MUST triumph this time!

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MizKay [stuck in] Red Carolina(04:59:54) :

I just returned from voting. I was in the ‘have to work before work’ crowd, so I had a 75 minute wait. On my side of the alphabet, I was #99. (The other side was on #102 when I was there.) Not bad.
Went and got my free Starbucks.
THANK YOU, AKM, and everyone here, for educating me, calming me, and cracking me up! I love you!

I suppose this means she’ll be in Wasilla soon and on her way back to Arizona for the concession speech by this evening!

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antiAnti(05:01:01) :

In line to vote (6am) listening to young voter confering with her dad about our (long) list of propositions. Dad was very clear and informed, daughter just kept re-iterating “but is this one socialism, I don’t want to have anything to do with socialism”. McCain/Palin damage will be take a generation to repair, I think.

The polling place got through 64 paper ballot voters and about 30 electronic voters in 50 minutes. Going to need to get the process rate up above 2 voters per minute to clear all 1475 voters for our polling place. Exiting voters were passing the word – use the _PAPER_ ballot it’s faster.

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Proud Community OrganizerWA(05:01:14) :

Morning Mudpuppies!

I am so proud of all of you who have already gone out and voted! I voted early by mail so it is fun to read about your excursions to your local polls.

I am dreaming of a blue country! I hope to see it tonight!

Vote Vote Vote

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Jamie, Floridian in France(05:01:22) :

@A Brit Abroad :
Good for your son! If only everyone thought that way, what a great world this would be!

A thought: If Carl Rove is predicting for Obama, it means at this late stage he’s trying to salvage credibility for the future
—
Wait a minute. Carl Rove still has credibility to salvage????

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Glenn2008(05:01:34) :

Did anyone hear the story on Air America this morning about a republican poll watcher being arrested for trying to illegally remove Obama signs?

Anyone with details?

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(05:01:49) :

eajphd Molten Contra Palin (04:59:04) :

😀

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Riani(05:02:12) :

I’m sitting here in sunny Dubai, not daring to breathe! I’m not American, can’t vote, but having watched stupidity triumph in 2000 and 2004, can’t believe that sense and sensibility might come out trumps this time round. I’ve reminded all my American friends to go and vote (being friends of mine, they didn’t need telling) and who to vote for (again, being my friends, they didn’t need telling either). If anyone is interested, my voting instructions can be found at http://musehunt.wordpress.com/ .
Good luck!

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sosad(05:03:11) :

I just walked over to the polling place across the street ,, The line here is moving very fast (phoenix) … No problems ..
Did my own exit poll … several for Obama ,,two would not comment ..
Going back right now

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Aeroentropy aka Bash Budweiser Palin(05:03:56) :

“Far left lane of American politics” … not only the high speed passing lane, but often the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane!

Let’s go!!

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MizKay [stuck in] Red Carolina(05:04:03) :

‘have to VOTE before work’ sorry

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Georgia Hussein Peach(05:04:21) :

Just voted here in Georgia in Repub neighborhood…….the streets were swept clean of the few Obama signs and COVERED with Mccain signs. Poor Fools……”You can steal our signs but you cannot steal our votes !! ”

Yes we can ! VOTE !

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Jamie, Floridian in France(05:04:32) :

@ eajphd Molten Contra Palin (04:59:04) :

LOL 🙂

@ AKMama (05:01:01) :
SP is supposed to go to AK to vote then fly down to AZ. But by the time she votes, the Blue wave across the East Coast will already be apparent, so do you think that she’ll just stay in AK and hunker down in the Gov’s Mansion?

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Carol(Chicago,IL)(05:04:53) :

Barack,Michelle and the girls just finished voting.

Have a great day mudpuppies. I’m going to try lurking throughout work to keep caught up. But, I am out of work on time for once to catch all the returns.

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Aussie Rational Woman(05:08:28) :

It is past 1am in Melbourne so I am off to bed hoping to wake up to good news.

Just LOVED the Palin as Evita youtubes it fits so well!!!

All my best wishes to all Mudflatters wherever you may be!

Clare in OZ

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CO Almost Native(05:10:06) :

@Aussie Puck, tired mom, Marty, Nisperos, et al-
A second good morning from Colorado! Nisperos- good idea about the Hawaiian shirt; I’ll have to rummage for my blue one. The candle is out, I’m headed to the Obama office to canvass and then drive- the water and cookies are already in the car (which is dog hair-free, a rare occasion).

Nisperos, I’m in Littleton; where are you?

Zim in Oz- are you sure he’s not a troll?

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Aussie Puck Mule Hussein(05:10:20) :

I’m outta here, it’s way past Nov 4, here at the pointy end of the day.

Blessings upon all Mudpuppies – do the good work, fight the good fight, and don’t take crap for an answer.

See ya when the polls close.

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Aeroentropy aka Bash Budweiser Palin(05:10:37) :

Maybe this is already posted?

Back at the palinaspresident.us site, click off the lightswitch next to the door — I got a good morning giggle out of the new message!

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Newfoundland Dogs Rule(05:12:54) :

We live in the rural part of Massachusetts. Yes, there is life west of Worchester. We in the Hilltowns will be using paper and pencil ballots like we’ve been using for years upon years.

There won’t be a line. They can always hand out more pencils.

My son has already voted by absentee ballot. My parents and I will vote today. All for Obama.

Now if we could just register the nine Newfoundlands dogs . . .

VOTE!!

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Bobg(05:14:20) :

McCain watches the election returns and the returns from Ohio and Florida show that he has no chance of winning the Presidency.

McCain: Well Sarah, I’d better call Obama and give my concession. I think that you should stand next to me when I address our people.

I’m an emotional wreck today! I think the thing I resent the MOST (there are many other things) about swwnbn is that she has taken time away from enjoying what a great man this is! This video made me cry like a baby..

I started to dress in front of my laptop, then I wandered off to the kitchen to start washing dishes. In front of a window. Then, I realized that although I had removed my jammies, I hadn’t put ANYTHING on. I was completely bare.

Now I’m wearing my AFT for Obama/Biden t-shirt, cause I’m all done voting. I guess I’ll go finish the dishes. But did I mention…I’m terrified.

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(05:31:05) :

Jamie, Floridian in France

I LOVE YOU FOR GIVING HIM THE FINGER! AMEN!

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Nisperos(05:33:39) :

Yes mudpuppies… out in the streets today! I was down at local HQ here yesterday for some hours and we still had a lot of hang-tags to go place on doors. Plenty have voted early, but, for example, plenty of 20 and 30 somethings have not… Yes, even on this last day, volunteers are needed – even do something on your own like suggested above. Go to the polls or stand on a busy corner even if you have voted… non-political dress (but a Hawaiian shirt would be good) and be willing to hold someone’s baby or help with their kids or hold a spot in line while someone goes to the bathroom or has to step out of line for whatever. Even if you have never done this before – time to be part of history! Every vote counts! Show your pride! Don’t assume!

The bus driver for my kid said they went by one place and the lines are very long.

“The Larimer County Elections Department is proud to be the pioneers of the Vote Center Model. Larimer County successfully used Vote Centers for our 2003 Coordinated Election, both the Primary and General Elections in 2004, the 2005 Coordinated Election and both the Primary and General Elections in 2006

The success of the Vote Center model has drawn statewide and national interest to this innovation in voting. This page has been designed as a one-stop portal for both election officials and the general public seeking information about Vote Centers.”

OMG!!! I did it! I took the freaking day OFF to stay home and follow the election!!! LOL

gonna walk down to the polling place after coffee!!!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(05:35:30) :

@Democrat G (formerly “G”) (05:31:05) :

Jamie, Floridian in France

I LOVE YOU FOR GIVING HIM THE FINGER! AMEN!
—
What? Who?

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(05:35:50) :

WHOOPS! That was one of my other favorites – BobG who gave the finger. AWESOME!

There was a man trick or treating with a McCain/Palin sweatshirt and an Obama mask on. I said VERY loudly to my sister and her husband, get me away from that NAZI before I attack him……wearing such filth around kids who are trying to enjoy their Halloween! AND MOCKING OBAMA!!! Glad I am not his kid!

Either Way, Jamie and BobG – you guys always bring a smile to my face!

Okay, this is REALLY sad, but I am overwhelmed with emotion and feel like I am going to cry as soon as I get home. I am in my VERY early 30’s and even if I want to cry, I have been unable to for a long time……I feel tears about to flow every time I take a deep breathe today!

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SK in Dubai(05:37:46) :

Night is setting in Dubai… cooked early, it will be a looooong night… Do not think I will sleep at all. As a puertorican, not being able to vote, my best bet was to try to influence as many people as possible in something much bigger than ourselves…..

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Shove Maggot "That One" Hussein aka the problem child(05:38:15) :

Dem G, Just get it out. I’ve already gone through a few tissues today.

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Lighthouse (CO)(05:38:55) :

Nisperos,

hi, I haven’t seen you lately. You’ve obviously been busy. Good for you! I’ve got to work and act like a calm and reasonable adult for the 8 and 1/2 hours. I’m not sure I can do it.

Have fun, Ripley! I’m not sure that I could do what you’re doing either. I just want to sit quietly in a very dark room with my blue candle and think, pray, wish, envision Barack Obama into office. That’s all I want.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(05:40:09) :

@Democrat G (formerly “G”) (05:35:50) :

Thanks Dem G, you make me smile!

And about those tears – there are sad tears and there are happy tears. I have shed some sad tears lately and I hope that now is the time for me to shed happy tears!

Alas she was not. I’m sure she thought I was a nut for being so excited about her yellow boots.

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libbs(05:40:26) :

My husband just called to let me know that our little polling station was PACKED. He got up at the crack of dawn to go stand in line to cast his vote and still waited two hours. I voted two weeks ago and had to wait three hours.

LOVE the limo driving away BobG! I cannot wait for that evil file filthy creature Palin is thrown back into Alaska where the wolves attack her and she has no helicopter or gun to protect her sorry pathetic ass and winks and smiles ain’t going to save her!! BRING HER DOWN ALASKA! BRING THE BITCH DOWN!!

I was going to sit down and send you that e-mail that I am sure you are waiting for(!) and my son, who is sitting at my table doing homework, chased me out of the room. Now I am using hubby’s computor so I can spend the day right here at mudflats, but the e-mail will have to wait until later.

The real question is can she find somewhere that doesn’t have an extradition treaty after the election? Otherwise it’s possible she may be joining Ted Stevens in one of those Club Fed resorts if the IRS starts looking closely at her travel expenses.

BTW I wonder what’s happening to the wardrobe. It’s disappeared in the last few campaign stops – she was back to jeans for at least part of yesterday.

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bPoint(05:57:20) :

Watching the shows and it is amazing how Fox is trying to scare viewers. The only news they are reporting this morning seems to be problems at the polls.
Fox is crying foul, and the game has just started. Too bad….Foxie!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(05:58:51) :

eajphd Molten Contra Palin (05:57:12) :

Club Fed ) That’s quite funny.

I think the jeans were to remind people who had forgotten that she is a real American, one of us, old Joe Six Pack and hocky mom.

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sosad(05:59:21) :

New poll report (phoenix) no line at all ,, this morning there were about 100
in line and I got right through … I just walked out and took a look ..
You can walk right in ,, no waiting
They have a smooth operation going on …

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Bobg(06:00:39) :

Shove Maggot “That One” Hussein aka the problem child-I posted this before but if Obama had flown by commercial airline he would have had to by tickets on at least three jets for his Secret Service people and the National Security people that accompany Presidential candidates. All tickets except his would be at government expense as the Secret Service and National Security are government employees. Obama taking the campaign jet saved the USA a ton of money.

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MJC from Georgia(06:01:33) :

bp – They are called FAUX NOISE.

They are not a legitimate news source for intelligent independent thinking Americans who do not require being spoon fed a load of CRAP!

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sosad(06:03:49) :

bPoint (05:57:20) :

Watching the shows and it is amazing how Fox is trying to scare viewers. The only news they are reporting this morning seems to be problems at the polls.

They will not be reporting on anything here in Phoenix then ,,,
No wait walk right in voting ..

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Jamie, Floridian in France(06:04:13) :

Thank you MJC!

Bobg :
It is so Repugly for them to spout this selfish, cruel nonsense only to deflect criticism for them having spent $150,000 in donation money on clothes for the Queen. It has been one thing like this after another for the past two months and that is why they have lost this election.

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Shove Maggot "That One" Hussein aka the problem child(06:04:58) :

Bobg (06:00:39) : I agree, he did it exactly right. And he was able to keep working with his campaign staff the entire time. But in light of his Grandma’s death yesterday, this is really bad news for the GOP. Very callous.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(06:05:19) :

sosad –

You are in AZ? If there was no wait at the polls, then does that mean that all the Repugs stayed home? In your opinion, will AZ go Blue?

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Tired Mom (VA)(06:06:33) :

Yes, Jamie – am waiting for the email…. you can go to the forum here and click on my name way down on the left side and send it that way if you want. Or just wait until things are a little calmer. Have been crying on and off all morning. I want this sooooo badly!!!!! I need to know that America has finally become colorblind. I am so certain that when Obama wins, the people of this country will take the momentum and help him change so many of the things that have gone wrong over the past 8 years. Must get back to work for a few minutes … I’ll see what I can find out about FLA for ya.

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Bobg(06:07:16) :

Jamie, Floridian in France-Yes Jamie, all of that stuff comes out of this warped little mind of mine. I do so hate those people that think they are so much better than the rest of us.

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sosad(06:07:18) :

Shove Maggot “That One” Hussein aka the problem child (06:04:58) :

Bobg (06:00:39) : I agree, he did it exactly right.

He just went to Hawaii to campaign ,, the fact his Grama was there is nobody’s business ..

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Tired Mom (VA)(06:08:40) :

msnbc just reported Obama is going to Indiana right now to campaign some more!!! What a man!

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bPoint(06:11:02) :

Watching the shows and it is amazing how Fox is trying to scare viewers. The only news they are reporting this morning seems to be problems at the polls.
Fox is crying foul, and the game has just started. Too bad….Foxie!

Update:

Fox just did a piece making it look like Obama had a difficult time filling out his ballot. Incredible!!!
I am flipping back and forth to Fox to watch them struggle through what will prove to be a long day and night for them. I can’t wait to see Hannity on the ledge tonight. I hope no one talks him off. I would love to hear him screaming on the way down, Unrepentant…………………………..

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sosad(06:11:20) :

Jamie, Floridian in France (06:05:19) :

sosad –

You are in AZ? If there was no wait at the polls, then does that mean that all the Repugs stayed home? In your opinion, will AZ go Blue?

I have been hanging out there (polls across the street) then come back here for updates ..
My own exit poll I have had many thumbs up for Obama ,, no thumbs up for McLame and a few “no comments”
I hope we go blue ,,if we do I think it will be very close ..
If I was going by just the pole by my house I would say it very blue..

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Jamie, Floridian in France(06:11:21) :

Bobg

But some people are better at some things than others, and other people better at other things. You, for example, have a great way with words and witty things, I’m pretty good at baking , SP better at lying, Obama way better at pulling people together and inspiring hope.

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SoCal Bob(06:12:44) :

I’m totally amazed that the Republicans think she (Palin) will be an asset in 2012. HELLO, she’s one of the major reasons you lost this time.

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Susie in Jersey(06:12:45) :

It’s a bit after 10 a.m. here on the East Coast, so I am presuming that the polls are now opened all across the Lower 48. Any reports from the West Coast as to lines?

Tired Mom –
My son’s tutor (so pro-Obama) will be here at 5 I think then I can get back to my own computer.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(06:15:55) :

re : SP in 2012. I’m just waiting for her to be thrown into the pit with Giuliani, Romney, Pawlenty and whoever is gonna be waiting in line for 2012. She won’t know what hit her!

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Glenn2008(06:16:48) :

Mudpuppies, please don’t get overconfident!

It is not just that SP medical history is clear now and her doctor confirmed Trig’s name. She has also managed to beef up her foreign policy experience by flying TWICE over Canada list night.

Never underestimate a Maverick.

She proved with socialist Sarkozy she knows how to deal with enemies. Invite them for hunting, lure them into false security, then bang. That’s how she and Mac would get BLaden too. Absolutely brilliant.

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Joe and Heather Linwood NJ(06:16:55) :

Hello everyone,
We just voted here in NJ, no lines…It was 930am when we voted. I have never felt so good.
We are so grateful for this blog and wanted to give you all a hug…
Good Luck….
Joe and Heather

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Ripley in CT(06:16:59) :

sosad, you’re report from AZ is the one I’m waiting for with bated breath!!! Go blue AZ!!!!

It was obvious this morning when I was in line who the few McLame people were . Me and all the people in line close to me were all talking about obama and there was one depressed looking guy about 4 people up not having a good time ..(poor lonely guy) 🙂
I am walking back to the poll in a bit and see what kind of reactions I get..

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knife pile palin(06:23:18) :

now this is a very good sign! sorry if it’s already been posted, I’m behind.

sosad, you’re report from AZ is the one I’m waiting for with bated breath!!! Go blue AZ!!!!

I just walked out there and there is no one to talk to ,, people are in and out so fast .. I will go out with my Obama sign and go for thumbs up or down when
they leave ..

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SouthernSindy aka Rankle Hiway Hussein Palin(06:24:53) :

Here we go! The day we’ve been waiting for. Good Luck Mudpuppies.
We’ll do our best to deliver Florida. Can’t wait to catch up after the polls close with victory beverage in hand.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(06:25:10) :

Glenn2008 –

What! And pal around with socialists???

Did you read that the two pranksters said that none of her campaign people even knew who the Pres of France was? No wonder she didn’t know who the Prime Minister of Canada was! Yeah! put this woman in charge of US foreign policy. She’ll go in and win that war in Iran!

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mayflower(06:26:13) :

Oh my goodness, just received my first (and hopefully only) ROBOCALL — just as I’m headed out to the polls! Ewwww….. It was all about how McLame won’t take my money and ‘spread the wealth…. even for those who don’t pay taxes’ (say what?)

San Diego County, California seems to be flowing smoothly so far, per the local news. Polls have been open for 30 minutes with no long lines reported. Live news footage show 20 or so people in line. Paper ballots, 6 voting stations. But it’s raining.

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Ripley in CT(06:31:40) :

Democrat G (formerly “G”) (06:29:16) :

hug

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Paula from NC(06:32:10) :

I voted on October 16th for Obama and waited 1.5 hours in line. 41% of North Carolinians have already early voted. Still are long lines today. We went out and hung door hangers yesterday in Wilmington and are supposed to go out again today and hang more. We will be providing bottled water and energy bars to voters in line later today so they will be able to wait in line as long as it takes. GO OBAMA! Turn NC blue!!!

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Whabs, Seattle, WA.(06:35:03) :

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Bobg(06:37:02) :

knife pile palin (06:23:18) : Thank you so much for that video. At 57 seconds on the video I saw my granddaughter. She’s a junior at PSU in the Theatrical Program. She’s going for a degree in stage management.

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(06:37:26) :

thanks Ripley!
NYC is going to be partying tonight when Obama/Biden win!

Just found out that my friend’s dad – Republinazi – changed his tune this week – and VOTED for OBAMA today! He was for McCain up until last week. Not sure what made him change his mind, probably his kids, but that is great! I mean, NY is going to go to Obama, but would LOVE for the message to be sent to the Republinazis that NO ONE wants them making ANY Decisions for this country unless you are a PALIN (IMO a complete nutjob who should be in a mental institute).

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(06:40:14) :

Bobg – is she in black? (Had to go and watch again :))

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knife pile palin(06:40:51) :

I don’t know if anyone is interested but I discovered an adn reporter has a twitter play by play real time of Palin right now, kinda funny.

I got one of those emails from John McCain. I’ve been a registered Dem for years, so I guess his minions were tech savvy enough to use the same tools the spammers use to collect email addresses. Here’s my response.

Dear. Senator McCain,

I’ve been voting since 1968, and this year I’m voting to make history. President Kennedy said in 1964 that the torch had been passed to a new generation of Americans. It is time to do that once again.

In 2000, I respected you, Sir. You have served the nation for many years. But in the course of this campaign you have demonstrated by your actions and your words, that primary in your mind is the ambition to sit behind the desk in the Oval Office. That ambition has called into question in my mind your slogan of “Country First.” I saw hints of the former John McCain in your words at the Al Smith dinner and again last weekend on SNL.. But the John McCain of the campaign trail has been an angry, bitter old man lwho acks the temperament and ideas that we need to move forward. For that I have been truly disappointed.

So, this year, I am proudly casting my vote for the future. I will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama. He is the first presidential nominee to whom I have donated and the first for whom I have volunteered in my 40 years of voting eligibility. I just hope and pray that his administration will not be made more difficult by the ways in which you, your running mate and your campaign have sought to polarize our nation further. It is my fervent hope that you will use your concession speech tonight to attempt to begin that healing by repudiating the words and tone that characterized your campaign since the convention.

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Ripley in CT(06:47:33) :

Ok guys, I’m getting dressed and going out to vote. I’m so excited!!! I’m going to try to get a picture of my ballot before I feed it through the scanner….. on the sly!

GOBAMA/BIDEN!!!!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(06:47:33) :

So let’s get this straight. McCain is organizing a post-election party at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix for 2000 people and Obama is organizing a party in the center of Chicago and expecting 1 million people?

Good morning Mudpuppies,
@Susie,
Just heard on the news here in California that they are expecting 80-90 % voter turnout. That is so amazing for here. I haven’t voted yet, will wait for a bit to let all the folks that work have the first chance.
HA…I’m almost glad to be unemployed so I can sit here all day and eat Tums.

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libbs(06:50:51) :

Jamie, Floridian in France:

Kinda looks like the rally attendance numbers doesn’t it?

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Anonymous(06:56:03) :

OT- Why does Palin drink so much coffee if she is a nursing mother? I was reading the twitter report by the ADN reporter and it mentioned her drinking coffee. I have read on other posts about how much coffee she drinks, I believe there is a drink named after her in Alsaka? I just find that to be odd, especially if she was consuming a lot of coffee while pregnant. Has anyone else wondered about this?

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Tired Mom (VA)(06:56:27) :

Bobg – you must be so proud of her!

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Bobg(06:58:40) :

Tired Mom-Very proud. she is a very fine person. Consistently got straight A’s all of the way through school.

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ColoradoHusseinGal(06:59:12) :

In Colorado Springs yesterday, Hank Williams, Jr. accused Obama of not liking the national anthem.

I think he owes Obama a public apology, and I personally do not care to hear him singing any more on Monday Night Football. Does anyone know how to get in touch with both Hank Williams, Jr. and ESPN? Thanks.

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – At a Sarah Palin rally here tonight, country music star Hank Williams, Jr. took the stage to sing the national anthem, as he has done at Palin events across the country for weeks. But this time, the singer decided to share his personal views about Barack Obama with the crowd.

“You know, I’m usually at ‘Monday Night Football’ tonight, but Colorado, this is a lot more important tonight,” Williams, Jr. said. “Join me now in our national—you know, that song that, uh, Mr. Obama’s not real crazy about, we’re singing it right now.”

(snip)

Palin then stepped up to the microphone and defended Williams Jr.’s right to free speech.

Hey everyone! Lighthouse & everyone else… Ft. Collins, CO here…. I’m perusing at warp speed as it’s going to be a busy day. Went out to breakfast with my partner who got talked into the Hawaiian shirt thing. The wait staff had a chuckle about the subtlety of it…

Came home and all the garbage was not yet out for garbage day. Have to buy tickets for Thanksgiving today to fly across country. Send some positive thought this way (willing to pay a little more, but not much for direct and it’s a royal pain otherwise, since I have a kid who uses a wheelchair and lots of gear). Later, I have to see if a single mom friend is going to the polls and when and does she need a ride around town for crises management (certain services and food bank, etc). Some people are living so close to the economic edge… and others are so out of touch, which is just one more reason why every vote counts. Later, HQ, vote center polling place, or street corner, depending. To top it off, could someone please come type for me as I recently went to the dermatologist and they burned this thing off my fingertip and even when I hold it out of the way, it really hurts???

Oh, and BTW, Lighthouse… I have construction workers with excavators, and other pieces of heavy equipment working on a flood control project on the side street next to my corner house. If you did that Lady Godiva thing next to my kitchen window and waved an Obama sign… I bet you’d get a lot of gawkers and maybe even voters. Your story cracked me up. Later folks…

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Shawmanic(07:01:41) :

The good news about the 2nd Troopergate report is that it seems to be based on direct sworn testimony by the parties, including Sarah Palin, in which they outright deny that certain meetings and conversations even took place. It could turn into the classic case where the original offense might warrant an embarrassing slap on the wrist (first Troopergate Report) but the cover up
(lying under oath in the second investigation) results in felony charges. People may now start to come up with irrefutable evidence that the meetings/conversations took place and we start looking at Troopegate III!

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Grammy aka Commando Coalfire Palin(07:01:57) :

Ripley

I cried buckets at the video of his rally in Mannassa – it’s the best!!! And so uplifting and HAPPY!!!

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Grammy aka Commando Coalfire Palin(07:05:20) :

ColoradoHusseinGal

I AGREE – I think ESPN, or whatever network it is, to get rid of Hank Wms Jr. – I am disgusted w/ him and I will write to whomever and say so.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(07:08:12) :

@ libbs (06:50:51) :

Yeah! 🙂

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(07:08:32) :

Barbie is votin.. oh boy.. last thing she’ll do .. 🙂

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sosad(07:08:56) :

I just drove by 3 other polling places to see if the no line at the one across the street was just the one place ..
No lines here in north phoenix .. All the polling places are walk right in and vote .. no problems ..

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Cassie Jeep Pike Palin (Wish I were Trout)(07:09:29) :

Barf! SWWNBN is voting as I type….

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(07:10:25) :

I voted and i gotta tell you.. Fairfax sure runs a good election. Took me all of 2 minutes once there. 1 person in line to get checked in, and I was next when i got the voting machines.

Said hi to someone i knew there and was gone. Painless and quick.. Hope it’s not too bad elsewhere!

Watching Barbie votin.. wonder if she’s going to vote for herself..

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Shikago aka Chief Hussein Shikago(07:11:19) :

OBAMA RALLY LIVE REPORT
OK fellow muddies, the Jeep is go for launch. I decided to take a chance and drive down to the Grant Park rally. Leaving in 50 minutes. I will post to you in a little while. I have to use my cell, so I will use the word “Mobile” to let you know I am clickling, clicking and clicking to scroll down.

It’s our time, it’s our day!!!
Listen for Lady Liberty to Speak today… History before our very eyes!!!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(07:11:51) :

Anonymous (06:56:03) :

OT- Why does Palin drink so much coffee if she is a nursing mother?

There is no way she is a nursing mother! Nursing mothers do not have the body shape she has. I highly doubt she is even Trig’s mom. And as has been said so often before – she doesn’t even treat or handle that baby the way a mother would.

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eajphd Molten Contra Palin(07:12:31) :

I have to turn in but I want leave links to two light music performances to relieve the stress of waiting.

A cute story about my son’s philosophy tutor, so pro-Obama, bustled into the house this afternoon out of breath. He said to me “I don’t know how you are doing, but I didn’t get a wink of sleep all night I am so wound up and stressed about this election.” He told me that he cancelled all evening students so he could follow the election on tv as it happened.

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(07:16:15) :

Shawmanic, what would you expect? You wouldn’t REALLY think Barbie would tell the truth, even under oath?? Her oath isn’t the same as anyone elses. She swore she didnt do anything wrong after the 1st troopergate and she made sure her lies would make her innocent in the 2nd.

But I agree, i think you’ll find people are infuriated at her blatent lies which would ultimately be a bigger crime than the actual issue.

It’s fun listening to a repub talk radio guy ,mike smerconish even said barbie was a bad choice and she helped drag the ticket down.. gotta love that..

She might think she’s the star of tomorrow, but she’s going to find all the BS she got away with this time won’t happen tomorrow..

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Grammy aka Commando Coalfire Palin(07:17:07) :

I don’t think she is nursing – I saw a pic (behind the scenes at some rally) of her bottle feeding him –

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(07:18:41) :

Shikago you mean you don’t have a wireless connection??? Bring the laptop and hook up live 🙂

Excuse me .. must barf. .barbie is talking.

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sheesh aka Puck Mule Palin(07:19:03) :

Got to the polls at 7:30 this morning to cast my ballot for Obama. The wait in line was 45 minutes and a long ballot in AZ so another 5 minutes in the booth and when I left at 8:30 the line was as long as it was when I got into it. The rolls show a lot of early voters so I won’t be surprised if voter turnout here exceeds 85%. I’m going to swing by the poll on my way home to see what the lines look like as I suspect they’ll be even longer.

While in line I spoke with a lovely woman my age who shared she is voting for McCain. A great conversation and we agreed to disagree and hope that once this election is over, that the rest of the country can speak with each other as respectfully and with shared humor as we did. We both agreed that regardless of the outcome we all need to work hard to change this country and we also agreed that it’s an incredible thing to see all of us exercise the right so many have died for. I’m a proud American today! (and will be even prouder when our man takes his place in the WH!)

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Kim in Florida(07:19:05) :

I am at work, but not working today! Emotions are close to the surface. I am glad we are all in this together and just want to give a shout-out to the wonderful folks on this site who have pulled together and lifted each other up through this long long process. I have on my blue, will burn my blue candles tonight, wear my Obama button proudly and my daughter is wearing her Obama Momma T-shirt to school today along with a button. I’ve got pie for election night — we want our share of the pie! I think pumpkin is fitting as we give thanks for winning this critical election and turning Florida BLUE! Keeping the faith and crossing fingers…..

I don’t know how Senator Obama feels about them singing it, but I’m thoroughly opposed to them singing it until they learn what the words and ideals behind them really mean – that it’s about a lot more than just bombs bursting in air.

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(07:23:15) :

Kim, being in VA, we’re with you… Going blue for the 1st time in a generation. And when tomorrow comes, and McGrumpy says it was all Barbies fault, we can have a good laugh..! I’m pretty sure the Straight Talk Express will be running over her frequently and often..

Oh god.. now she’s gloating about troopergate and her perjured testimony.

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Tired Mom (VA)(07:23:45) :

my oldest daughter just left the house to go vote! She is part of generation slacker – but got up way earlier than usual to take care of this matter!!! I’m so proud of her! *snif – snif* (happy/joyful tears run down cheeks)

“Let us recognize that for that man to fulfill his promise to realize the kind of change we seek — in the care of our bodies, our minds, our children, our planet, our streets, our livelihoods, and our security — that we ourselves must be the agents of such change, whose unrelenting commitment to fundamental reform will be needed to give him the fortitude to battle the disfiguring forces of Washington.”

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Cassie Jeep Pike Palin (Wish I were Trout)(07:24:33) :

Good God—SWWNBN’s staff is trying to shut her up and she just keeps talking!

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ashkee Colorado(07:24:38) :

Name change, formerly IfImlyingImpalin.

It’s overcast skies, 53 deg 9:15am here in Littleton. I have not ventured out but, shortly, I want to walk over to our polling place to how its going. I voted a couple of weeks ago as did over 2/3 of 2004 voters. I’m excited about the turnout. It promises to be a record buster.

A colleague (R) was very resigned to the avalanche that’s coming. The Repugs, I’m sure, are in there digging, rigging, manipulating whatever they can but if there is any justice in this world they will fail.

The intense interest and volume of the early voting is encouraging. I am looking forward to hearing about the greetings for SP on visit to AK from the Muddies and pictures please.

Thanks to all work you Muddies have done across the country and just the pure inspiration that comes from your enthusiasm and willingness to change for the better. When O wins, We’re Fired Up, Ready to Go!

I just signed on so haven’t read above – but they were mentioning a few minutes ago on MSNBC about the high expense of having her fly to Alaska to vote – when she had an absentee ballot. They even got there early and had to hang out in a coffee shop. The whole dang plane full of reporters who had to pay their way for this little photo op.

I bet that cost every bit as much as Obama flying to visit his dying Toot – which Repugs are suing him over.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(07:25:29) :

Hah! They can’t get her to shut up! Her entourage keeps saying we gotta go and she keeps spewing8

Oh, it’s finally over.

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Grammy aka Commando Coalfire Palin(07:25:37) :

ColoradoHusseinGal (06:59:12) :

I can’t find a place on ESPN’s site to write in and complain about Hank Wms Jr – does anyone have any suggestions?

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Proud Community OrganizerWA(07:25:39) :

Oh I just had to turn my TV off! They had SP proclaiming how she told everyone that she told them she was innocent so, there!

She can sure work my last nerve!

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Mike In Illinois(07:25:40) :

This just in. Obama wins Dixville Notch NH! This is where they have a tradition of midnight voting and actually announce the results after all 26 registered voters in town have voted. Obama won this year by a two to one margin!

This is significant in that Dixville Notch has voted overwhelmingly Republican since giving Richard Nixon all nine of it’s votes against JFK in 1960. They even narrowly voted for Ford over Carter in 1976 and voted two to one for Bush in 2004 over Kerry and 3 to 1 for Bush over Gore in 2000.

In my own heavily Republican precinct in Illinois, which is across the street from my house, the parking lot had more cars than ever before and that is despite having had 25% doing early voting which was not available during the last Presidential election. There are really no downticket races that are competitive and there is no chance that McCain can win Illinois so I presume that they just generally fired up.

Thanks for your excellent coverage up there in Alaska.

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(07:26:00) :

RIPLEY – BIG HUG! This is an emotional day! Cannot wait to see OBAMA/BIDEN win and hope we all continue to get the truth out about Palin and anyone else like her so that NO ONE LIKE HER EVER GETS NEAR A POLITICAL OFFICE AGAIN!!!

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Khaki Salmon(07:26:24) :

You’ll notice that she is exercising her right to not tell us who she just voted for. On CNN, that was noted as one of the strangest remarks from her yet. Do you suppose she wrote in “Sarah Palin” for president?

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(07:27:12) :

Mike Smerconish has no clue what he’s talking about.. She’s not going to be here for quite sometime.. She’s going to be indicted and sit in a cell with teddy..

Too many skeletons in her closet. And who knows how many bodies are buried under the Ice Rink.

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Tom from PA(07:29:26) :

Just got back from voting. The pundits may be wrong. It was no slower after 10:00. The co-ordination was great though so it took about 40 minutes. It really helps if you know the entire ballot before entering the booth. I arrived about 3 hours and 15 minutes after the polls opened and was voter #697 in a small suburb. A high vote count can only be good for Obama I believe.

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Marty (VA) Hussein McLoser Songbird(07:30:56) :

Referring to the comment before about Hank Willams Jr, i agree he has to go. He was doing the opening song for the Redskins/Steelers game and it just was plain offensive having that shill for barbie these past few weeks.

I’m so full of life today….I always vote after work, so I expect lines at my polling place will be minimal.

I’m just writing cr@p and uninteresting stuff…but I have to say something. I’m happy. Waves to all MudPuppies, AKM, Brian, Brenda and Li’l Moose!

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MJC from Georgia(07:34:34) :

Are any of our Mudpuppies from Virginia concerned, that the replacement voting machines they are bringing in at some of your polling stations, could be rigged?

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Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA(07:35:12) :

I think Sarah was blah blah blahing so no one could ask any questions – god, it’s amazing how it’s all about her. I can’t wait until she’s out of the national spot lite and in prison orange (if only that could happen!!)!

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VTJen(07:35:20) :

Hello Mudpups from the Blue-Blue State of Vermont.

I voted a couple of weeks ago and now I’m at work with my Obama t-shirt hidden under my sweater (I work for the State).

Marty (VA) “And who knows how many bodies are buried under the Ice Rink.”
haahahahahahaha! Good one.

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gary aka khaki salmon palin(07:36:04) :

Just voted at 11am in my very blue Richmond VA neighbourhood. Everything went smoothly — took maybe 15 minutes from the time I arrived. I heard that early voting was heavy and that it’s been steady since then. There’s a light rain — I hope it doesn’t discourage turnout.

Jamie, Floridian in France- I so in awe of what is happening in this election. The interest other countries have in our election is astounding. there has to be some special thing that is happening. I doubt that future elections will ever be the same. Thank you Obama!!!!

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SouthernSindy aka Rankle Hiway Hussein Palin(07:37:16) :

Ripley…That FIRED UP…READY TO GO video was so moving. I really got a chill and goose bumps. What a way to get motivated before heading to the polls.
Thanks for the link. Mudpuppies, link on if you haven’t seen it.

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sosad(07:38:36) :

My Az poll report update
Thumbs up thumbs down ,, Obama 15 up 4 down and one hand palm up don’t talk to me guy and two no comments..
People love my signs ,,I had a 30 ton pile of sand dropped off and put my Obama signs right on top so no one could out do me .. wish I could post a pic..

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MJC from Georgia(07:39:35) :

Bobg,
I agree with you. Obama is one of those “once in a lifetime candidates” who has the unique ability to transcend race, religion, cultures, and party lines….and has the support of many around the world.

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Proud Community OrganizerWA(07:40:45) :

Khaki Salmon thank you for making me LOL!

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Tired Mom (VA)(07:41:09) :

Daughter back from voting! took all of 5 minutes and went off without a hitch.
(more tears of joy rolling down cheeks)

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VTJen(07:41:57) :

Oh, and my daughter (9 yo) woke up early today and the first thing out of her mouth was “Obama is going to win today, Obama is going to win today!”

She is especially interested in this election and Obama because her dad is from Africa (DRC) and I am white. She is a beautiful shade of mocha. She has known about Obama over the past few years, but really got hooked when I asked her to watch the “Racism” speech. For 37 minutes she sat and listened. It was this moment when I decided to fully back Obama over Hillary (whom I also admire). This man was inspiring to my, then, 8 yo. Amazing!

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bPoint(07:42:17) :

Election Day is finally here! Our long national fightmare is over!

As part of an election roundup, RedEye compiled a list of buzzwords we will be glad to take a break from after Election Day.

What terms would you add to this list? Don’t forget to check out the electionary, which details popular terms from the primary season.

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Dee(07:42:28) :

Back from greeting and it was awesome. Lots of thumbs up and joyful smiles from my busy polling place. Just reread my first post from this morning and had to laugh. That would be “dyed in the wool”.I am feeling very positive here in PA. My county will probably never become a democrat county, but I think this election will be closer than it’s ever been.

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(07:42:45) :

KARL ROVE predicts LANDSLIDE for OBAMA!!!

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sosad(07:42:55) :

MJC from Georgia (07:39:35) :

Bobg,
I agree with you. Obama is one of those “once in a lifetime candidates”

A win will be like one of the football stadium waves only it will go around the world ..

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Spoon Archer Hussein Palin(07:43:02) :

Re: Somehow, I missed this: GOP filed a complaint against Barack for flying to visit Toots. Evil, just revolting.http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/11/3/141032/949/825/651082
—————
CA resident here… I called RNC and sent an email to the people in Sacramento. I think they’ll be hiring a compassion consultant soon. %$#@! idiots.

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Dee(07:43:28) :

Oh, and I met “kevin the plumber” who told me he’s union, licensed, and pays his taxes!!!

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Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA(07:44:10) :

Dee, what county are you in? I’m in Somerset, not expected to go blue here but I can hope . . .

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Tired Mom (VA)(07:44:22) :

gary aka khaki salmon palin (07:36:04) :

I’m in very pink Sandston (near Richmond airport). Voting went smooth, 5 mins. The many McC signs in the neighborhood started coming down about three weeks ago by choice of their owners – I’m thinking my neighborhood turned blue!

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VTJen(07:44:45) :

bPoint (07:42:17)
Fight! Fight! Fight! oh don’t forget … Fight!

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Independent in AZ(07:44:53) :

a virginia voter photo in the wee hours in pre-dawn line waiting in the rain to get to get her chance to vote in this historic election.

Just voted BUT does anyone know about the distance signs are allowed near the voting place? On either side of the driveway are repub signs, down here in MS. Called my rep. for Dem. party but he isn’t in.

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Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA(07:46:15) :

Marty – love it!!! No more Palin names!!! They can bite the dust like she will.

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caligrl Hussein wolves eat Palin(07:46:19) :

Barbie is so stupid “Alaska is sooooo far away from Washington…” She can’t wait to make the transition for VP….Oh god!!!! And then she asks first dud if he has anything to say!!! WTF?
Hey,
Signed up a Chat room, but where is everyone hanging at? Who was at Wasilla, any reports yet?

You will have to scroll down the page to get to the part where you can complain.

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Susan in PA (Goalie Sanka Hussein)(07:47:19) :

Khaki Salmon – good one!!!

Just got back from voting in the Philly western suburbs – longest line I’ve ever seen at my polling place. About 55 minutes from start to finish, but everyone is in such a good mood that time went by quickly. Also drove a lovely little older lady to her polling station, and they let her go to the front of the line because she walked with a cane – good to know!

I filled in the circle on my paper ballot for Obama with such pride – definitely got a little misty!

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sosad(07:47:19) :

Independent in AZ (07:44:53) :
what are the polls like where you are at ??? I am in north phx , checked 4 polling places and no lines at all ..

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Jamie, Floridian in France(07:48:03) :

Bobg :

First – don’t forget how low GWB and his gang dragged down the reputation of the States. They look like cowboys and thugs and Europeans were furious with their total disdain of any other country in the world! It was even more disappointing to Europeans because Europeans love the US and love Americans and couldn’t understand how this admin could “go it alone” and thumb their collective noses at the rest of the world. They also never understood how GWB has made it to the end of his mandate and was never thrown out of office.

And with Obama comes not just a change of administration, but someone who is educated, smart, thoughtful, careful and someone who believes in diplomacy. Europeans have great respect for ELITISTS! And they do see that once the US elects a black man for Pres then the something vital has changed in the world and we will have moved into the 21st century.

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Lighthouse (Sport Grunt Hussein) CO(07:48:59) :

Are we okay?

Please, somebody, anybody, tell me that we’re okay.

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sosad go blue AZ(07:49:16) :

Name change go blue Az ,, another name change at the end of the day and get rid of sosad 🙂

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libbs(07:49:50) :

Dianna-

It may depend on the county. The rules for our area were posted at the polling site. (It was something like 150 ft/yds? for us).

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Dee(07:51:20) :

Grammy, I’m in Lebanon County. As one guy said to me this morning, “if you can’t cook it or clean it, they’re not going to vote for it”Lots of Pennsylvania Dutchmen here.

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Whabs, Seattle, WA.(07:52:55) :

I had no wait to drop off my ballot at the poll. They had a special absentee drop off. There was lots of activity and steady stream of people, but no long lines.
I dropped my ballot in the box, got my, “I Voted!” sticker, got in my car and guess what I did?
I cried.

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Dianna(07:52:56) :

libbs (07:49:50) :
Dianna-

It may depend on the county. The rules for our area were posted at the polling site. (It was something like 150 ft/yds? for us).

Thanks. There is nothing posted for me to check but I am heading back up there with some signs, myself. What the heck.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(07:53:38) :

Marty (VA) Barack “Mr. President-Elect” Obama (07:44:59) :

Yeah! And I do love your new name. And for all of you others who are finally dropping your Palin names – it’s like coming “Out of the Closet” . Yep!

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Dee(07:54:15) :

Dianna, here in Pa, one must be 10 feet from the doorway with signs and handouts. One miserable McCain voter told me I had “no right to be there”, so I pointed to the clearly posted sign 10 feet from the door and told him to go inside and ask someone in there.

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Ripley in CT(07:54:19) :

Go to Youtube and do a search for “Revolution” by the Beatles… listen to it… “You know it’s gonna be…. alright!”

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Susan in PA (Goalie Sanka Hussein)(07:55:29) :

Grammy, Dee-

Chester County here! And I am SO gratified by the number of Obama signs around here – that would have been unheard of when I first moved here 20 some years ago.

GO PA – GO BLUE!!!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(07:55:36) :

sosad go blue AZ (07:49:16) :

By the end of the day will it change completely to sohappy go blue AZ ?

I have already complained to both.
Flood them with our complaints and get rid of that racist redneck.

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(07:55:42) :

It is noon in NY and I cannot focus. I feel like Eric Cartman waiting for the Nintendo Wii to come out. I was going to go drinking and celebrate the election, but since I have not slept much in 2 nights (work committments and a possible 2 hour drive each way to vote (only took 1.5 hours each way), cannot wait to be in my bed with some Chinese Food while celebrating PRESIDENT OBAMA and VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN!

I will start campaigning for PALIN to go to JAIL tomorrow for HOUSEGATE and MORE! Just tell me how AKM and I will NOT let go until that nasty vile creature is in jail or in the backwoods!

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Susan in PA(07:56:45) :

And Grammy, you had a great idea – I am hereby losing my Palin baby name!

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Dee(07:56:53) :

Susan, Barack drew quite a crowd on rainy day at Widener last week. He has inspired so many.

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MJC from Georgia(07:57:22) :

Dee: You said,

““if you can’t cook it or clean it, they’re not going to vote for it”Lots of Pennsylvania Dutchmen here.”

Forgive me if this is a stupid question but what does that mean exactly?

I’m off to vote — with DSS — another 2 blue votes. I’m wearing blue from the skin out. Champagne is chilling… a 92 point one from BevMo, which is the greatest wine shop around here. BBL, thinking blue all the way!

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Dee(07:59:13) :

It means that these are very thrifty, cleanly people who eat lots of starchy foods, and don’t like things to change.

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Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA(07:59:20) :

OK, zapped off my note to ESPN – they limit you to 500 characters so I couldn’t bitch as much as I wanted . . . . will see if I get a response. Please everyone write to get Hank Wms Jr. axed from singing before football games.

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Tom from PA(08:00:01) :

As part of an election roundup, RedEye compiled a list of buzzwords we will be glad to take a break from after Election Day

Visceral…..I had never heard that word spoken so many times in my life

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Susan in PA(08:00:40) :

Dee, I always thought you had the coolest Palin baby name!

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sosad go blue AZ(08:01:13) :

Jamie, Floridian in France (07:55:36) :

sosad go blue AZ (07:49:16) :

By the end of the day will it change completely to sohappy go blue AZ ?

That’s it ,, can’t wait for the change 🙂 how about sohappy gone blue Az ?

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Lighthouse (Sport Grunt Hussein) CO(08:02:30) :

Thanks Dee!

And Ripley, I’m listening to the Beatles right now! I can’t wait till it’s over, and I know we’re going to do it.

The trouble is the absolutely unthinkable alternative. I shudder.

I’m driving people at work crazy with my foot tapping, my finger tapping, my really weird nervous energy that I have no outlet for is manifesting itself in noisy ways.

Thanks for the Beatles. Thanks for being such a positive bunch this morning. I think somebody said that Barack Obama is a candidate for the ages. (I dont’ have time to read very carefully) But that’s the whole problem!

Okay, I need some lunch and a nap. Had a tough time sleeping last night. The Light of Hope was shining in my eyes. I’ll be back later.

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epic(08:05:48) :

“And gentlemen in England now abed, shall think themselves accurst they were not here.”

So true; here’s one.

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sosad go blue AZ(08:07:06) :

Ripley in CT (08:03:16) :

sosad go blue AZ (08:01:13) : Or SoBlue!!!

Like it , soblue wwwwwwwooo hhhhhhoooo

I am walking out to the poll and see if I get more thumbs up 🙂

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suchanut(08:07:41) :

I took the day off – I knew I wouldn’t be able to sit at my desk…

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Ripley in CT(08:09:31) :

suchanut (08:07:41) : I did too! Called out sick! I can’t believe I did it, but I can’t possibly replace this experience, here in Mudflats, walking to my polling place to vote, listening to TV and MSNBC online all day….. I HAD to do it!!!

I think Election day should be a Federal holiday……It’s a paid sick day for me! And I feel badly for anyone who wants to be here with us all and can’t.

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Wisconsin shopgirl(08:09:36) :

Voted!!!! I came out of the voting booth and felt like I was going to cry I was so proud having voted for Barack. Can’t wait to dance in the street tonight!!!!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(08:09:59) :

How about an Awww! moment here?

I am watching Skynews – pretty good election coverage – and they had a few words from Obama as he boarded his plane after voting. He said he felt great about voting, but it was more important that he got to vote with his daughters and that made him feel even better. Awww!

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the problem child(08:10:04) :

Well, you know what? I loved being Shove Maggot (just the image of where I would shove them, given the opportunity). But … SWWNBN doesn’t need any more dependents, what with being about to be unemployed and unemployable and all. Can you adopt this problem child?

Words I never want to hear again: “pundint” and “verbage”.
Really. Also.

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VTJen(08:10:54) :

epic
-Henry V… one of my favorite soliloquys.

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Lighthouse (Sport Grunt Hussein) CO(08:11:23) :

Thanks Epic!

I feel better now. Soooo much better. On an epic scale!

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Jamie, Floridian in France(08:12:40) :

And here’s a funny from Skynews – A momentous historic day for Obama as he will be the first African American President. If McCain is elected it will also be historic as he will be the oldest man ever to become Pres. Wow! Gotta love that British humor!

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A Brit abroad GO BLUE Hussein(08:13:28) :

Little name change here.

Blue labelled champagne in the fridge (proper French stuff, for Jamie), off to light a new candle now…

As you know, we lost a hard fought election. While I tried to fight, my thumbs ended up with Carpal tunnel syndrome for all those thumbs up i was doing. I feel that I did a good job, but Americans are pathetically stupid and I lost because they didn’t LISTEN to my words.

Remember, I was very specific in my comments and plans. Each one revolved aound how horrid Obama would be. He wanted to give the middle class a tax cut and hey, I’m rich, how much of a moron would I be if i gave myself a huge tax hike?

My healthcare plan was perfect, yet the morons of America said they didn’t like my plan. I was going to give everyone $50,000 towards healthcare.. umm.. huh? … I only said $5,000???? HOLY CRAP.. I meant $50,000.. OHHHH No wonder everyone wasn’t happy with it, that explains it.. Can we have a do-over? I meant to give everyone $50,000.. Wait, i think i’m having a blood vessel in my neck explode.

My plan to buy houses was brilliant, and you morons didn’t see my brilliance??? I would buy your house, regardless what you owed and sell it back to you for $12,000. People in mansions would have had $234 monthly mortgage payments.. Why would you not like my plan?? True Brillance. Just cause it would cost $5.6 trillion, big deal.. chump change

Energy policy was great.. We’d drill to china, if need be. Drill and drill more.. In backyards across america.. Who’d not want a oil rig in their backyard?? Kids could play on it, and have fun with crude. It’s slippery you know? And we’d then pump it into trucks bring it to oil refineries and it would sit there for 10-15 years. I wonder if i have to pay rental on all those trucks. And while polar bears are cute, oil is more important. All those fad power plans? Solar, , you all think you’re so damn smart.. what do we do when the sun dies?? ?SEEE??? Wind,… it could stop being windy anytime now. NuQUE-ler is ideal. Not dangerous at all.. Look, see? This is a 1″ piece of a spent uranium power rod.. Safe as can be.. I can toss it around and play catch with kids.. Hmmmm.. My skin seems to be a burning a little, but it’s not .. ok .. i think my hand just melted.. But just ignore that.. Nuclear is the SAFE Way to go.. Oh no.. i think i just lost my testicles..

Now, I will admit why i lost. It wasn’t all those negative campaign ads, it wasn’t all the lies i told, and it wasn’t my staff. Just because i spent the past month saying lies about obama, that wasn’t it.

Simply put.. I lost because I met this woman named Sarah Palin.. She gave me a woody, and without thinking, I said ‘babe, wanna be my VP??? And she said YES.. God, in my wildest dreams I never thought she’d say yes.. It was a JOKE .. Honest. I really, really never intended her to be VP… I had Mit on hold when she agreed.. I was trying to flirt with her, and figured what a better way to get into someone pants than by offering her a job. So, you can imagine my shock when she said yes. I figured she’d say she was honored, but she had to run her own state and couldn’t abandon the people of Alaska who she loves and adores..

So, please understand it wasn’t my fault, really.. I apologize for being a man with needs.. I know people think I’m married and I have Cindy for that sorta thing, You kidding me??? She’s more frigid than a frozen totem pole. Her hair is pulled back so tight, she can’t blink. There’s no way.

So, I’ll blame this Sarah woman. God I hate her. You guys only had to listen to her during speeches. Try sitting thru hour after friggin hour of her incessant blathering. The woman is dumber than a cactus.

I will be back in 2012.. So, keep me in mind for when i’m 80.. McCain/anyone but Palin in 2012.

Fight fight fight..!!! Can someone take me to the ER.. I think my nose is falling off my face..

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248 Crayons(08:15:58) :

bPoint (07:42:17) :

Election Day is finally here! Our long national fightmare is over!

As part of an election roundup, RedEye compiled a list of buzzwords we will be glad to take a break from after Election Day.

What terms would you add to this list? Don’t forget to check out the electionary, which details popular terms from the primary season.

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A few I’d like to NEVER hear again:

TRACK RECORD (and YES, you MUST say it how SP says it…all nasally-like)
Partisan
Bi-Partisan
Not Guilty
Tito the Builder
Madge the Manicurist (LOL just seeing if you were paying attention!)
Transparency

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obamamama(08:16:00) :

It is adieu, not au revoir to “Chap Poach”. You will not be missed.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(08:17:17) :

Now I already posted that McCain invited 2000 people to the Biltmore Hotel. Did I just understand correctly that Obama’s Party in the Park there are 70,000 invited?

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caligrl Hussein wolves eat Palin(08:17:27) :

Ripley in CT (08:14:04) :

come to the forum… they have a live chat going.
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Where? What Forum?

BTW, I dropped my Palin name a few days ago, but I’m keeping Hussein thru today.
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@Lighthouse:
It’s been said already, but we’re okay. We’re just fine.

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A Brit abroad GO BLUE Hussein(08:18:37) :

Marty, you are the best!!

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Barb in PA(08:18:46) :

Did you see the halftime interviews during the Steelers game last night? I was amazed and thrilled to see Barack Obama say that the one thing he’d change about sports would be to have a college football play-off! Lots of Penn State fans would love that! Hubby and I voted together this morning before work – first time I ever saw a line in our little town’s polling place – it was great!

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A Fan From Chicago(08:18:47) :

Just heard Rush (why do I punish myself this way) mocking Obama for taking 15 minutes to vote this morning. He said Obama “was just showboating for the cameras,” by taking so long.

Hey Rush, for better or worse, in Illinois we vote for judges. On the paper ballots you have to fill in the middle of an arrow for every one you vote for. There were more than 70 judges on the ballot. It took me at least 15 minutes.

These people are pathetic. Enough already.

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epic(08:20:09) :

She’s more frigid than a frozen totem pole. Her hair is pulled back so tight, she can’t blink

go to the right side bar of this blog, near the top of the page…. look for “join the conversation” under “Mudflats Forum and Chat”…
then when you get to the forum main page, click on “Live chat now available” pick a chat name and hop in.. Not sure if you need to be a member,,, I am.

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Geneva FreeSpeech formerly Wolf Pup Hideme Palin(08:22:55) :

In honor of Election Day, I’m changing my name to reflect my hope that President Obama will lead us away from torture and unjust imprisonment and help us take back our rights to privacy, free speech, and principled dissent.

Just hear Rush (why do I punish myself like this) mocking Obama for taking 15 minutes to vote this morning. Said “he was just showboating for the cameras” by taking that much time.

El Rushbo, in Illinois, for better or for worse, we vote for judges. There were at least 70 on the ballot. You have to fill in the open space on arrows that point to the candidate. It look me at least that long to complete it.

These people are pathetic. Enough already.

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Lighthouse (Sport Grunt Hussein) CO(08:25:26) :

Strangelet,

Thanks to you too! Strangely enough, your words made me feel much better!

Okay, I’m enjoying my stupid puns, whether anyone else is or not!

Back to work…

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Marty (VA) Barack "Mr. President-Elect" Obama(08:25:50) :

For chatting.. you can open a new window (my trick) come back to mudflats, and on the right, you’ll see join the conversation.. click there and at the top right corner of the page you’ll see “Live Chat available 24/7 right here”

Do a new window so you can follow the blog AND chat at the same time.. 🙂

It is also the day America starts to grow up. We are coming of age. It feels good to think of unity in our country. Thanks to all of you here at Mudflats in every state, provence, and country in the world. We have talked our way through this and have made a change for the better. The world starts to be a better place today. It is about time. YES WE CAN.

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strangelet Hussein(08:29:21) :

You know, on the one hand I really don’t want the networks to start calling the election until after 8PM here in CA, because that always depresses the late-day turnout and we do have other elections on the ballot beside President, including our usual rash of initiatives. As a general rule, lower turnout in CA means less liberal results.

On the other hand, I am so looking forward to the Republican implosion concession speeches, and the subsequent wingnut pundit bloviation.

Ah, me. What to wish for?

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libbs(08:30:48) :

A Fan From Chicago:

Rush is upset that Obama “showboats” for 15 minutes…but isn’t bothered in the least by Sarah’s photo op inspired flight back to Alaska when she could have filed absentee or even Faxed in her vote last night? Please.

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strangelet Hussein(08:32:03) :

I think we’re overloading wordpress. I just got a new snowflake after two months.

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Jamie, Floridian in France(08:32:20) :

After the Repugs implode after this election, I am hoping that all of Fox and Bill and Rush and now Barbara West and Tucker “no brains” Bounds and all those Repug Stepford Wives all get sucked into some big black hole in the ground and don’t ever bother us again.

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Newfoundland Dogs Rule(08:33:40) :

My brother just called me from Maine. He just had to call someone and tell them he had voted. For Obama, of course. Now, he’s always voted, but this was the first time, he said, that he felt that he really made a difference and wanted to, and it meant something. He kept going on about that.

I had just come back from voting myself and told him I understood. I had passed a young man waving an Obama sign on the highway and just had to honk the horn again and again. The guy loved it.

My brother and I decided that this vote must feel like when our parents voted for Kennedy. I’ll have to ask them.

GO VOTE!!

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Anonymous(08:34:09) :

epic (08:20:09) :

She’s more frigid than a frozen totem pole. Her hair is pulled back so tight, she can’t blink

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Over here that’s called an ‘Essex face lift’
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Mwahahahahaahaaaaaaaa!!!! Funneeeeeee

Hope this posts – I keep getting error messages too…

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Jamie, Floridian in France(08:34:15) :

latest CNN Poll of Polls has Obama 8 points ahead!

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A Brit Abroad GO BLUE Hussein(08:34:53) :

epic (08:20:09) :

She’s more frigid than a frozen totem pole. Her hair is pulled back so tight, she can’t blink

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Over here that’s called an ‘Essex face lift’
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Mwahahahahaahaaaaaaaa!!!! Funneeeeeee

Hope this posts – I keep getting error messages too… (wonder if I’m going to get a new quilt now).

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Augie(08:38:58) :

Just got back from voting! It took all of 7 minutes! Hubby voted first thing this morning and had to wait in line for about an hour and a half so I was very surprised to get through so quickly.
Voted on a paper ballot, #372 to slide through the optical scan. Got back to the car and was overwhelmed with emotion. Cried with relief.
Now I’m off to do my errands. Feels like a weight has been lifted. Will be happy dancing through the rest of the day.
Keep your fingers crossed that Arkansas goes blue!

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disenchanted tore(08:39:02) :

It’s been steadily raining here in South Jersey. Who cares? I’ve got sunshiiiine on a cloudy day! My guy!

The parking lot was half-filled and I thought there would be a long wait inside. Walked into the voting station with only one couple ahead of me and the usual two voting booths in place for our district (LOTS of poll peeps as they were accommodating two districts today). My eyes whelled as I pushed the *vote now* button! To give perspective, at 11AM, I was voter #1165; even during a fierce local election, at the end of the day, I’ve never been more than #250. WOW!!

I too will be changing my name at the end of the day! :-)))

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Newfoundland Dogs Rule(08:39:34) :

Well, my mom just came in from gathering apples for the dogs and I asked her about how she felt about the vote. Did it feel like when she voted for Kennedy. She said yes, it did and though our vote here in Massachusetts might not count as much as an Obama vote in FL, his vote in Maine just might make a difference.

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MissSue MI(08:39:48) :

Jamie, Floridian in France (08:32:20) :

After the Repugs implode …. and Tucker “no brains” Bounds…

Tucker (which isn’t what I call him) makes me crazy.

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Dianna(08:41:06) :

I put my signs in front of the repub signs. Now we are even.

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bPoint(08:45:41) :

Free coffee today at Starbucks….after you vote!!! It is advertised here:

@sheesh “go blue AZ” (08:53:24) :
Damn…the closest Ben and Jerry’s to me is in Scottsdale! I did get my free Starbucks though.

Our Ben & Jerry’s is at Rockefeller Center a couple of blocks away. We are heading over later today to watch the Election. They have put a map of the United States in the ice of the skating rink. We are excited about watching USA go blue!!!!

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suchanut(08:56:48) :

Wooohoooo AMANDA!!!!!

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Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA(08:57:06) :

Paula

The NFL site you gave me rejected my comments on Hank Wms Jr – said they only accept comments about the site, not the NFL???? Good grief, how does one get ahold of the REAL NFL???

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Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon(08:57:56) :

@ Dianna (08:41:06) :

“I put my signs in front of the repub signs. Now we are even.”

You go, girl! Love that attitude, love that spunk!!! It sounds like you are putting those signs to the best use possible!!

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alaskanexposure(08:59:36) :

I just voted in Anchor Point, Alaska – no lines, but I did have to vote infront of a dead polar bear hanging up on the wall. Welcome to Alaska – dead animals everywhere. Go Obama!

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Anonymous(08:59:39) :

WTG Amanda~!!! WE KNEW it hadda be a Muppie!

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the problem child(09:00:30) :

Go Amanda! I thought it might be you. But I wondered how you got the picture of yourself if it was, in fact, you. Did you vote with a buddy?

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suchanut(09:01:08) :

Wooohooo Alaskanexposure! Way to Vote! No dead animals in my house here in Anchorage!

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Dianna(09:02:11) :

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon (08:57:56) :
@ Dianna (08:41:06) :

“I put my signs in front of the repub signs. Now we are even.”

You go, girl! Love that attitude, love that spunk!!! It sounds like you are putting those signs to the best use possible!!

Now, I have to keep running up there to check on them. LOL
I was really surprised by how many people are coming out to vote in my tiny town.

Unfortunately the boots were not on a Mudpup. I saw her and went up and asked and she smiled but acted like I was nuts. I took her picture anyway!

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LibertyLover(09:03:19) :

I hope that tomorrow, we can return Sarah Palin back to you in Alaska, to deal with as a state.

As for me, If Obama wins, I may regain my Senator Grampy-pants, but I may lose my Governor to Obama’s administration.

Shoot.

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snowbelle(09:05:24) :

I just got back from voting (I go late morning to avoid the early-bird crowd). My polling place is usually pretty sleepy, but today it was buzzing. Thankfully my precinct is very well organized, so the wait was minimal and the workers were helpful and cheery.

I always feel patriotic when I vote, but this time it felt so much bigger.

After the last two disappointments I’m prepared with some scotch, but I have the champagne chilling!

We can just adopt her as honorary Mudpup. It had the desired effect of making me notice right away and you guys got all excited so that’s what counts!

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WV Democrat(09:12:30) :

Just got a text from a friend in Broward County, FL. He said he just voted and it took him 10 minutes in and out. No line. He had stood in line 5 hours already on another day and had to leave the line to pick up his kid from school. So it’s seems to be going pretty well there if he’s any indication.

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Dianna(09:12:52) :

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon (09:06:30) :
@ Dianna

“Now, I have to keep running up there to check on them. LOL
I was really surprised by how many people are coming out to vote in my tiny town.”

Dianna, what kind of response are you getting when you go to check on the signs? Are people noticing ? Are they wincing, smiling, ignoring? How far do you have to go?

I just keep driving by and checking but when I put them up, I was moving like grease lightening. My fingers are crossed that it is at least close here and not a blow out for repubs.

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Marty (VA) Barack "Mr. President-Elect" Obama(09:13:06) :

Attention kids.. live chat.. come visit.. ! open a new mudflats window if you want to keep the blog open.. go to join the conversation and click live chat 24/7 in the upper right corner..!

You are a model of democracy in action – and your efforts are so much appreciated! Keep us posted – I’m filled with hope by the mental picture of you putting up those signs!

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Nisperos(09:19:32) :

It’s 11:00 A. M. here. Missing phone calls. Making them. Got turkey day travel reservations done, though I screwed up my credit card number and then my zip code and had to call the toll free to get it straightened out, and no, the person I talked to hadn’t voted yet. Finally, just got my flag out (how could I have forgotten until now?) – love it when the other side sees the “Veterans for Obama” sign along with the flag on election day. OK, maybe just a tad bit too wired here…

If you are in Philadelphia, PA and you click the box for Obama, and then click straight Democratic ticket, it will cancel out your vote for Obama.

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MJC from Georgia(09:20:18) :

sorry for the multiple posts

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SoCal Bob(09:21:01) :

Just got back from voting. There was a steady stream of people but no waiting. My daughter and I added another 2 for Obama.

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mwTHATONE40yrsAnchorage(09:21:03) :

Re: what to do with HER when she returns to AK…..I was talking with a trusted political source recently, and he said that political animals who are stopped/victimized (ha) before their term is up become quite vindictive. For this reason, I might hesitate to sign a petition, although I really would like to put her on a one-way trip to somewhere like Mars…….where she might not affect too many humans or animals or landscapes.

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sosad go blue AZ(09:21:25) :

sheesh “go blue AZ” (08:50:55) :

I taking my cue from SoSad and ridding myself of my Palin baby name. I will now be known as “sheesh go blue AZ”.

wwwwwwwwwooooo HHHHHHHHHoooo for a blue AZ

Just got back from the poll across the street …. 7 more thumbs up for Obama
and 3 “no comments”

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WV Democrat(09:21:28) :

@ alaskanexposure (08:59:36) :

I just voted in Anchor Point, Alaska – no lines, but I did have to vote infront of a dead polar bear hanging up on the wall. Welcome to Alaska – dead animals everywhere. Go Obama!

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I know to people who don’t hunt, dead animals gives them the willies. No animals at all in my voting place but plenty at home including a bobcat pelt (complete with stuffed head) and many whitetail bucks. Just another part of the culture in hunting areas and hunting families so welcome to West Virginia as well.

To All Mudflatters: I don’t think WV is going to turn blue this election. I think the race will be close but the NRA did their thing here with the hunting culture here in the last week and told them that Obama was going to not only take away their guns but also raise the price of ammunition so high they can’t afford it. Then there was the “secret””hidden” video of Obama saying he was going to “bankrupt” companies who used coal. So many lies. I’ve just about had it with the lies. I am going to try and push forward some kind of legislation here to ban “lies” in political advertising. Lying is not free speech IMHO and it has to stop. Even the newspapers print editorials that are full of out and out lies under the auspices of free speech and opinion. I am just sick of the lies. Did I say how sick of the lies I am? How can you trust a president (or any other pol) who would lie even before elected?

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ocliberal(09:21:28) :

If you haven’t been to Andrew Sullivan’s Daily Dish yet today, it well worth the visit. People are blogging from all over the country their voter experiences. By the time I had read the fifth one my eyes were filled with tears.

Got up at 6:00am to vote. Put on my sweatshirt and my jeans that reek of Korean barbecue. I arrived at my polling place, a church, at 6:15. I counted. I was number 50 in line. We still had 45 minutes before the polling place opened. You had to stand. You coudn’t sit or even lean against the building. It rained all night. The sidewalk was wet. When the polls opened…there were 200 people waiting. Some in heels. Some in ties. Some in pajamas. Lots of hair pulled back in ponytails. Lots of baseball caps. Dodgers. Red Sox. Indians.

The line stretched from the church to the Burger King around the corner. Kinda fitting. That’s America. Faith and french fries. I watched people walk out with their “I voted” stickers. You could see the smiles…and a few tears. An older woman got her ballot and told the poll worker…”I’ve voted my entire life, but this is what I have been waiting for.”

I ditto that sentiment.“I’ve voted my entire life, but this is what I have been waiting for.”

What a glorious day to be an American!

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upnorthMN aka hose Hussein hotrod(09:21:28) :

For those of you who don’t know, Andrew Sullivan has given over his blog (daily dish) entirely to election reportage, anecdote, pics, stories today. From Dartmouth came this (the last paragraph had me in tears). It brings home the momentousness of this day in yet another example.
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Those who are wondering if the youth will turn out ought to see what I saw this morning.

One well-known government professor here told me that she has never seen so many students vote in the first hour of voting as she saw this morning. And I’ve never seen so many students up and alert at this hour. They’re normally stumbling out of bed to make it to their 10 a.m. courses. Today, the campus has been buzzing for hours this morning. It appears that many of them decided to go to the polls as groups of twos, threes, fours and more when the polls opened at 7 a.m. The number of students I saw by 8 a.m. walking around with “I voted” stickers on is astonishing.

At breakfast, I sat next to a table of four black students, all of whom had voted. The three men were wearing ties. I asked them why. The answer: It was their first election, and they wanted to mark the occasion.

Welcome to the first day of the rest of your lives, mudpuppies!

hHh

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ocliberal(09:22:32) :

upnorth: 🙂 Great minds think alike! We posted the same at the same time!

Maybe it’s just mudflatters think alike!

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caligrl Hussein wolves eat Palin(09:23:05) :

Ripley in CT (08:21:59) :

caligrl Hussein wolves eat Palin (08:17:27) :

go to the right side bar of this blog, near the top of the page…. look for “join the conversation” under “Mudflats Forum and Chat”…
then when you get to the forum main page, click on “Live chat now available” pick a chat name and hop in.. Not sure if you need to be a member,,, I am.
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Thanks, I figured it out after I posted and have been “lurking” LOL!
I’ll wait until the real fun begins…8)

I can’t believe that Rush idiot, didn’t he see Barbie who wouldn’t shut up at Wasilla???
What a fricken idiot!!!

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Dianna(09:24:02) :

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon (09:19:19) :
@ Dianna

“when I put them up, I was moving like greased lightening”

You are a model of democracy in action – and your efforts are so much appreciated! Keep us posted – I’m filled with hope by the mental picture of you putting up those signs!

I am only 4 minutes from the voting booth, so I can be on task all day. Though, if they are removed, I am fresh out of signs. I’ll have to get the paint out and find some boards.

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lock pepper in honolulu(09:24:12) :

I voted for Barack Obama in Hawaii–took about 10 minutes.

No Bradley effect for me!!!!

Schools have the day off because they’re polling places so I’m going to be CNNing, MSNBCing, and blogging all day–yippee!

Election day should be a national holiday–it’s really ridiculous that it’s not.

I’d like to thank AKM and all the wonderful folks here for helping me remain sane ever since Palin was tapped for VP. I have found the comments here to be informative and inspirational. It has given me great hope for our country’s future.

I voted first thing this morning – took only about 40 minutes. I was dreading using the screen voting machine which I believe we had for the last election. Fortunately, we’ve switched to the optical scan paper ballots (which I think the entire country should be required to use), so the whole process was quick and painless, plus it leaves a nice paper trail.

Thanks again!

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nolipstick in PA(09:27:57) :

To quote Rachel Maddow

“Talk me down”

My nerves are so bad. I am on the ceiling.

Someone please Talk me down.

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sheesh "go blue AZ"(09:28:44) :

Ocliberal…love the vision of that voting line in Cali. Makes me very proud to be an American today. The woman who was in front of me in line today was voting McCain but we agreed that despite our differences this was a great day to be an American and we had the freedom to vote our consciences.

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Marnie(09:29:53) :

Looks like half the Mudflatters were getting up as the other half were going to bed.

On behalf of all of us that have to work this evening and tonight as the results are being posted on TV and internet – I hope the mudpuppies will keep us in mind and help keep us updated.
I will have access to more than one computer, since I am the only one in the lab, and I will try to keep one on Mudflats.

I really enjoyed your responses to Obama’s infomercial the other night and look forward to shairing your reactions tonight.

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Obamama(09:29:55) :

At breakfast, I sat next to a table of four black students, all of whom had voted. The three men were wearing ties. I asked them why. The answer: It was their first election, and they wanted to mark the occasion.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing that with us.

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sosad go blue AZ(09:30:24) :

Dianna (09:24:02) :

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon (09:19:19) :
@ Dianna
I am only 4 minutes from the voting booth, so I can be on task all day.

I am right across the street from my polling place ,, I have signs all over my yard and a 200 pound mastiff that lets me know if anyone is near ..
So far not a scratch on any of my signs 🙂

Just got the results of a mini poll of Choctaws here…… ALL OBAMA!
When I went to vote, a Choctaw elder called me over to the car (she was waiting for her niece) and told me she couldn’t vote. She hadn’t registered. I have talked to a few elders and this is the case for them as well. Crap One thing is for sure, my friend and I are going to be very active getting people registered.

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Tired Mom (VA)(09:34:55) :

We are hearing terrible things about voting in Philly…. anybody having problems out there??? Black Panther type with nightstick preventing voters from reaching polls…. cops called …. escorted him out.

Please dear God, let our nation heal from this great divide we have suffered for so long !!!

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SGM in Alabama(09:35:07) :

We moved to Alabama this summer & were late to register to vote. As we drove to our assigned polling place, we passed another one closer to where we live, with lots of campaign signs. Our polling place had NO signs or campaigners at all. Just a policeman directing traffic. We learned that a number of people around us in the voting line had also registered late. When we got into the polling place, we were told that the machines had broken down & we’d have to vote by filling in a paper ballot with a pen.

I really wonder how many of those ballots will be recorded….

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Brother Meat Hussein(09:36:00) :

I want to report from the red panhandle of Florida. The polling places in our area have only a short wait now, I think early voting has really helped. No real problems except a sprinkler system that decided to sprinkle on some folks in a short line. Our satellite office does not have enough volunteers. I have been running mostly, canvassed a little, now a short break for lunch. I met an undecided voter this AM – how can you still be undecided? I hope we convinced her to vote for Obama, but her mind was full of the rumors about Barack. Later I will be calling voters out west to try to will them to vote. Even if this is called early, we still want a large turnout out west.

Once the results from the west coast are in, I’m cracking open a big bottle of Aussie chardonnay – sorry Alaska and Hawaii, I won’t be able to wait on you, but I know you will do the right thing.

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lock pepper in honolulu(09:36:43) :

No Lipstick, Karl Rove the evil one, even predicted a landslide for Obama if that makes you feel any better….

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kerryinalaska(09:36:47) :

Okay, just voted for the most inspiring president of many decades, GOBAMA. Another Alaskan trying to change the place to blue.

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Dianna(09:36:59) :

sosad go blue AZ (09:30:24) :
Dianna (09:24:02) :

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon (09:19:19) :
@ Dianna
I am only 4 minutes from the voting booth, so I can be on task all day.

I am right across the street from my polling place ,, I have signs all over my yard and a 200 pound mastiff that lets me know if anyone is near ..
So far not a scratch on any of my signs

Oh, you are in the perfect place!

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lock pepper in honolulu(09:39:36) :

Brother Meat,
No Worries for us–
Hawaii is a no brainer because Barack is our Home Boy.
Can’t speak for Alaska. We can only hope the smart people like the ones on this blog WIN OUT!!

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MJC from Georgia(09:40:24) :

Great Stories! Brought tears to my eyes. I’ve been pretty emotional for several days now…but last night with Toot passing on and todays election, I am simply overwhelmed.
I truly hope that HOPE will prevail today.

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Halcrow(09:41:05) :

CNN is running with this video (i won’t provide the link)

Palin: ‘I pray I wake up as VP-elect’

Not even if you pull a Rip Van Winkle, Sarah, and sleep for 20 summers.

This latest delusion has got to be the residual effect of Pastor Thomas Muthee laying his hands upon Palin’s pointy little head.

What is mental healthcare care like in Alaska? God help you long-suffering AK taxpayers. Long after Governor Palin is just a blip in the collective memory of Alaskans (and a number in the penal sysyem, lol), you’ll be still paying for her and Trig’s ongoing care.

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strangelet Hussein(09:41:47) :

I had to get up from the keyboard, so I put on a Hawaiian shirt and walked over to the nearest polling place. About 10AM, and a delightful partly cloudy morning in San Jose. One of the rare days when the sky looks like the Midwest.

There were about half a dozen voters, but the site was clearly set up for way more. The staff said there had been a short line earlier. This is in a pretty working-class neighborhood, so I’d imagine that the crowds will be bigger after work. Maybe I’ll check back around four or five.

It’s still too early for a martini, isn’t it?

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Wired Differently(09:41:51) :

Whabs, this is for you.

On Sunday I was walking up 8th in Ballard toward Crown Hill (coming home from the Goodwill on 65th). At 85th I saw a woman putting MaCain/Palin signs in the median strip. Kinda wondered what would possess her to do that in a seriously blue bubble, but whaddevah, right? A few hours later I was at the same intersection and noticed that Obama/Biden signs had sprouted right next to the McCain signs. No one had removed the McCain signs, but had neutralized them nonetheless.

To me, that’s a great metaphor for what’s happening today. The Republicans have painted themselves into a corner, and the Obama campaign has triggered a response from all corners of the country that is neither hostile nor destructive, but highly vigilant and quick to act. And we will win.

That said, I wish I were as confident that we won’t end up with *gack* Dino Rossi as our governor.

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Dianna(09:42:12) :

SGM in Alabama (09:35:07) :
We moved to Alabama this summer & were late to register to vote. As we drove to our assigned polling place, we passed another one closer to where we live, with lots of campaign signs. Our polling place had NO signs or campaigners at all. Just a policeman directing traffic. We learned that a number of people around us in the voting line had also registered late. When we got into the polling place, we were told that the machines had broken down & we’d have to vote by filling in a paper ballot with a pen.

I really wonder how many of those ballots will be recorded….

That sounds fishy! Can you call anyone? I think on Obama’s website, you can report problems but is there a local contact person for you?

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sosad go blue AZ(09:44:32) :

Dianna (09:36:59) :
I love it ,, I can look out the window and see the line at the poll ..
I ordered a 30 ton pile of sand to sick my Obama signs in (use the sand in my yard later)
They are stuck in a pile of sand about 6ft tall in direct sight of the poll line ..
I sit on the sand pile and get thumbs up or down for Obama (great fun)
so far it’s thumbs up Obama about 3 to 1 ..

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SMR(09:45:15) :

@THAT ONE —

I’ll sign any petition to get her out of AK. I’ll carry it around with me everywhere trying to get signatures.

It’s interesting that your friend used the term victimized. Of course she is trying to paint herself as the victim. But we Alaskans are the real victims, as are Monegan and the others that she has targeted.

It’s time to stand up. What can she do to us? To me? I’m not worried about it. Her 15 minutes of fame are hopefully over today. Time for Alaskans to take back Alaska from her, from Ted, from Randy Reudrich, from Don Young, Fred Dyson, etc etc………..

Why can’t WE be vindictive? Why can’t we do what it takes to ensure that she’s held accountable?

Time for an Alaskan movement that shouts “YES WE CAN” and has nothing to do with Obama.

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MJC from Georgia(09:46:06) :

SGM in Alabama, I agree with Dianna. You really need to contact someone about this.

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Tired Mom (VA)(09:46:23) :

I’m with ya MJC! Tears keep on rolling down my face, even now. All this pent up energy and emotion of the last few weeks is getting the best of me… BUT on a happy note, am getting ready to start fixing the snacks for our Election Night Party – kids are coming over to watch the results – Obama has brought our family much closer together, I hope he will do the same for the country

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Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA(09:46:26) :

SGM in Alabama –

Maybe try that number they’ve been giving out all over the place about voting irregularities:

866-OURVOTE

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karen marie(09:47:59) :

tired mom, i wouldn’t believe that report about “black panthers” in philly. i’m looking at philadelphia papers online and the DA is reporting everything there is going well, nothing about black panthers. until you see a photograph or an official report, you should discount such reports as rightwing attempts to discredit the vote.

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CaliKid(09:48:25) :

I am sitting at my desk at work having so many teary moments…

Thank God I work in an office that 100% voted for Obama!

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SMR(09:49:11) :

Don’t forget your blue candles!!!!!!!

I’m not a candle person, but won a really ugly smelly blue candle at a drawing at a local holiday store last weekend, and have it lit in my kitchen window.

See the lengths I am willing to go to to show my Mudflats & Obama solidarity!

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Dianna(09:49:57) :

sosad go blue AZ (09:44:32) :
Dianna (09:36:59) :
I love it ,, I can look out the window and see the line at the poll ..
I ordered a 30 ton pile of sand to sick my Obama signs in (use the sand in my yard later)
They are stuck in a pile of sand about 6ft tall in direct sight of the poll line ..
I sit on the sand pile and get thumbs up or down for Obama (great fun)
so far it’s thumbs up Obama about 3 to 1 ..

The sand was an excellent idea! That is one I’ll store away for future use.
When I put my signs in front of the repub signs, I had wished they were about 10 ft. x 10 ft.

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Ripley in CT(09:50:00) :

nolipstick in PA (09:27:57) : Here you go, this is how I talked Lighthouse down this morning…..

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suchanut(09:50:19) :

Amen, SMR!!!!

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Tired Mom (VA)(09:50:30) :

karen marie,

Unfortunately it is on FOX news and there is a witness talking about it.

I am a nervous wreck today. I can’t concentrate. I’m all shaky. I have never felt so worked up about an election before.

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dsr(09:52:33) :

i just voted here in kansas and there had been about 800 ahead of me. they expect an 80% turn out. that is sooo good , because on most other elections besides president they get about 20% if we’re lucky. we use the paper ballet and then it goes into a machine to be counted. i think that is the best way because you have a paper trail if need be.
they just showed one state that has an arrow and you have to connect it together to point to our vote. alot of people doing it wrong. why do they make it so difficult for the older people?? alot of wasted votes maybe???
go obama/biden

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karen marie(09:52:40) :

i’m watching a fox news report on youtube about the black panther incident.

it’s a republican making a complaint about some black guys “wearing black panther garb,” one with a nightstick. he called the cops, the guy was taken away.

emotions are running high but these kinds of things are the exception, not the rule.

Thank God we have this blog… Can you imagine how messed up we’d all be if we didn’t have this outlet? I know I’d probably be medicated by now….

Kudos to you AKM

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antiAnti(09:53:51) :

Does a VP candidate speak at the concession speech or just look on? Wondering if we’ll here Palin’s voice again today…. er, hoping the answer is no.

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InJuneau aka Wrangler Tractor That One Hussein(09:55:05) :

@Nisperos (04:55:50) :

How funny–when looking for a blue shirt this morning, I ended up with the blue Hawai’ian shirt, as I couldn’t find the one I wanted, and I thought it would be appropriate too. Hm, great muddy minds must think alike!! 😉

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strangelet Hussein(09:55:14) :

Tired Mom (VA) (09:50:30) :

karen marie,

Unfortunately it is on FOX news and there is a witness talking about it.
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**NEARLY 3900 INDIVIDUALS MAY NOT HAVE RECEIVED THEIR ABSENTEE BALLOTS!

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Tired Mom (VA)(09:56:27) :

NEW THREAD ALERT

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Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon(09:57:49) :

@ sosad go blue AZ

“I ordered a 30 ton pile of sand to sick my Obama signs in. I sit on the sand pile and get thumbs up or down for Obama”

This is an incredible story – you must be having a blast! Would love to see a pic of your 6 ft tall giant sand pile with Obama signs. You guys are cracking me up, and bringing tears to my eyes! I am picturing this, what you and Dianna are doing, going on all over the country. It matters, all of it, and every single one of you who are standing against “either you are for me, or against me”. I proudly stand for “against them”, too! My Obama sign, big and white and bright, is NAILED to the side of my house on my porch. I’m not as creative as you two!

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Dianna(10:00:37) :

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon

THANK YOU again for those signs. They were well received, by the way.
People weren’t able to get here.

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Marty (VA) Barack "Mr. President-Elect" Obama(10:00:39) :

Reminder

Attention kids.. live chat.. come visit.. ! open a new mudflats window if you want to keep the blog open.. go to join the conversation and click live chat 24/7 in the upper right corner..!

30 chatters live at the moment..

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Jamie, Floridian in France(10:02:52) :

@ antiAnti (09:53:51) :

Does a VP candidate speak at the concession speech or just look on? Wondering if we’ll here Palin’s voice again today…. er, hoping the answer is no.

This is one time that I would love to hear her voice – conceding defeat! What could this narcissistic person have to say?

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Democrat G (formerly "G")(10:03:14) :

My BOSS BOSS is a HUGE Obama supporter. She voted for Obama. My BOSS has been kind of hinting he was an Obama supporter and a good guy when it came to certain things, but something always stunk. I just got this vibe because he was new he did not want to cause waves. I knew this when he said that he was going to rip my colleague a new asshole and bombard her with work and 2 days later started handing me MORE work than I could handle, while colleague still did the same old crap.

Now that he has passed his 3 month mark and can only get fired for cause (no more for 3 months can fire without a reason contract), his colors have changed basically.

Anyway, a few days ago, he accidentally slipped that he was not sure who he was voting for. This was an obivous sign that he was voting McCain. Needless to say…I asked him and he voted for McCain.

SO, I use to LOVE my job (part time job) before he started. The person who was here before him use to do all of the stuff HE has passed on to me to do: moving furniture and stuff! HELLO, I do AP/AR and figure out how much money we have spent on various things and that was WHAT I WAS HIRED TO DO! HE is suppose to do this stuff, but got my BOSS BOSS to make it PART of my job with others…..Yes, I am pissed and do not want to do this work is the BIGGEST problem. Try coding and authorizing hundreds of thousands of dollars spent every month to be interrupted to get a chair from the basement of the building or move tables and furniture out of the basement, closets, or offices!?!?!?!?

Take the new responsibilities which are not something I want to do nor was part of my job when hired and how I feel about him (the BOSS), I have my 2nd interview with him and the BOSS BOSS on Friday and I am contemplating what I would do if I get the job full time. I want it and feel I would take it, but I just do not trust this person (he lies a lot and asks me to cover for him and I will not) and have not liked work as much as I use to. Well, apparently, this finance company I interviewed at last week has me as 1 of the 3 people they are considering and I am suppose to go back for a 2nd interview as well.

SO TORN! What do you guys think about this person?

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Forty Watt Hussein(10:04:50) :

The Live Chat will not load for me. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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enjay AKA Turbine Yukon(10:05:32) :

As many of you are aware – my bosses are very Pro-Repub.

We discussed the election this morning, as they are letting us time to VOTE (which is very nice) I do know my one little vote for Obama has been cancelled about a half dozen times already – but am hoping and praying Obama wins (by a comfortable margin to prevent any doubts)

However, this morning, I saw something I hadn’t seen before on my bosses faces – concern (perhaps the realization that this election will not be going their direction )- a bit of fear – (of the unknown Obama) They are hanging tough with the talking points – socialism / full wage & bonus’s for poor workers / taking “our guns” – 2nd Amendment rights / higher taxes / Ayers / loss of any possible control of Senate / House / and White House

I talk about Birth Control for their daughters – denying them rights to their own bodies. Paying for rape exams. That McCain records do not support either women or military persons — He’ll support the corporate structure that benefits military defense but not the people who are IN the military or served (disabled vets / retired / those that didn’t make the military their career but as a way to obtain a college degree )

[ Literally, an arm or a leg is a high cost to obtain an education ]

We each have our opinions – I respect theirs – this is their source of income (as mine) but they are looking at it from “their business perspective” I hope they will respect mine ~~ regardless which way this election goes.

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mwlfqotnThat0ne40(10:07:18) :

SMR!
See the lengths I am willing to go to to show my Mudflats & Obama solidarity!

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wow, that IS above and beyond…….can you put it OUTSIDE your window, safely?

Cheers to all.

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Martha Unalaska Yard Sign Toon(10:09:04) :

@ Democrat G (formerly “G”

Well my choice would be, and always has been in the past, to thumb my nose at idiots and move on. This will only get worse – NEW BOSS sounds extremely manipulative and there is no hope for this. At best, NEW BOSS will pit you all against each other since some will take the crap, and others won’t. It WILL turn into a soap opera, but the actors aren’t getting paid enough to let that happen.

Choose freedom, choose rightness, choose happiness! My best wishes!

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Sue in Kansas(10:09:37) :

dsr where are you in Kansas?

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upnorthMN aka hose Hussein hotrod(10:10:25) :

We’ve talked a lot about what happens after Obama wins… what will be the best outlets for our vigilance, energy, newly found communities, etc. One thing we simply must do is this:

Our response should be much like our response to trolls. We must stop feeding them. The best punishment is being rendered invisible. I listened to Ed Schultz yesterday. He said the same. Fox and its reprehensible pretense that their sleaze is news must be cut off from the Mainstream in whatever ways we are able to do so.

Of course getting behind the groups that are working for media reform would be one way. Another would be protesting, letter writing, boycotting advertizers. But, as many of our trolls would attest, there’s nothing quite so humiliating as being rendered invisible.

Not a crumb…

hHh

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SGM in Alabama(10:12:38) :

Dianna
MJC from Georgia
Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA

Thank you for your concern & suggestions. The Obama website doesn’t have any contact info in Alabama that I could find. I sent in my address to Obama’s website, which confirmed that the polling place address on my registration papers was correct.

I dialed the OUR-VOTE number, but got Sprint instead!

(It’s probably OK, but I read the Steal Back Your Vote Guide this morning & am a bit nervous. It’s a great guide & I wish more people had a chance to see it.)

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the problem child(10:13:08) :

strangelet Hussein (09:41:47) :

It’s still too early for a martini, isn’t it?

I think that depends on your timezone. Your timezone doesn’t work for you? Feel free to borrow Newfoundland’s, where it is currently 3:42 pm. And in Newfoundland, that’s plenty early enough for a drink.

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CaliKid(10:17:42) :

Everyone in my office has all their Obama gear on…

Martini?? that might calm these shattered nerves

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asianHusseingrrl"that one"MN(10:19:44) :

upnorthMN aka hose Hussein hotrod , I am with you. In my mind, they simply don’t exist. I welcome intellectual and courtesy discourse and dissent, but not the ugly filth spread by FoX News and such. There is no room in a civil country for such hatred and fear. No, I don’t think they should be banned, but we can effectively ban them by not giving them the attention they need to flourish.

I just voted. No line. For the first time in all my years of voting, I was not the only person of color in my voting place. There was a young African American man right before me. In addition as I left, I saw a young white woman with a biracial child registering to vote. I was in tears as I darkened in the oval before Barack Obama/Joe Biden’s names, and I remained in tears as I walked home (half a mile from the voting place). I’m still a bit weepy as I watch election returns.

Well my choice would be, and always has been in the past, to thumb my nose at idiots and move on. This will only get worse – NEW BOSS sounds extremely manipulative and there is no hope for this. At best, NEW BOSS will pit you all against each other since some will take the crap, and others won’t. It WILL turn into a soap opera, but the actors aren’t getting paid enough to let that happen.

Choose freedom, choose rightness, choose happiness! My best wishes!

THANK YOU!! That is what I have to do, but isn’t that crazy? Corporate America SUCKS!

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InJuneau aka Wrangler Tractor That One Hussein(10:22:12) :

@Jamie, Floridian in France (05:04:32) :

HA, HA; like she’d actually come down to Juneau to hang out at the Governor’s House/Mansion. That would involve actually coming to the State Capital, and we’re not too fond of her here (we’re generally a lovely shade of blue here 😉 ). Nah, she’s going to take one last advantage of that campaign plane to fly the whole brood to AZ for some sunshine before they all have to retreat to the cold and dark of a Wasilla winter…

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SGM in Alabama(10:24:32) :

Dianna
MJC from Georgia
Grammy a/k/a GO BLUE PA

I finally did find a report form on the Obama website & filled it out. Thanks y’all for your encouragement!

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Bobg(10:27:24) :

mwTHATONE40yrsAnchorage (09:21:03) : Just a thought. With the huge ego that Palin has we might be able to convince her that if she was the first woman astronaut to Mars she would be a shoo in for President in 2012. We’ll just forget to tell her that we don’t know how to get astronauts back from Mars yet.

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Halcrow(10:32:30) :

Bobg (10:27:24) :

No problemo…she’s got until 2012 to worry about that minor detail of returning to earth.

In that four years of being off-Earth (especially iffen she takes the kids with her), she won’t have to worry about in-Alaska lawsuits or any more teenage pregnancies.

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SMR(10:41:02) :

@Democrat G —

Long term view — will staying in your current job with this lying slacker steal your soul???? If the answer is yes, you’ve got to explore other options.

Just had this conversation with a dear friend the other day. She got the promotion/opportunity that she had long since deserved, and it is eating her alive. She said that she’s been going home in tears at least twice a week. She has been working for the same company (apart from a takeover/buyout about 10 yrs ago) for almost 30 years. So, I asked her, what are you going to DO about it?

My husband has just changed employers. The most laid-back, nicest guy, always with his nose to the grindstone, golden-boy. He had a high-profile job, lots of recognition from bosses for jobs well-done. But he was getting cranky! He was unhappy with his job, even with the kudos, he did not feel that he was an integral part of the process. I started razzing him about getting mean at work (he’d tell me stories, and it was like he was talking about someone else, because he was describing someone that could not possibly be my sweet wonderful husband!). Anyway, he was offered another job, this job has meant HUGE changes for our family. The money is not better. We are all separated for 8 months while he lives away from the girls & me. But, the long-term view is great for him and our family. He is really happy with his new job. His old job offered him a full year’s salary to stay (which is a lot of money), he told them no, it’s not about the money.

Anyway, back to my friend, who I hadn’t spoken to since husband left for his new job. Talked to her about our decisions, how we arrived at them, and she said “If the job starts changing who you are, it’s time to go, and I think that I am getting there.”

So, can you do this job, work with this person who is most likely going to be the very WORST boss that you have ever had and not have it spill over into who you are, your family life, etc.? If the answer is no, you really need to look for other options.

That’s my opinion…

On a positive note, husband is coming back to town tonight for a week! Hopefully we will have two things to celebrate — him & President Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!

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the problem child(10:43:08) :

Dem G:

I agree with Martha. If your boss is asking you to lie for him and playing favorites or blowing hot and cold, that is probably not a health workplace for you or anyone else.

If you’ve got a second interview, that’s usually a VERY good sign they are interested in you. Go prepared to explain why you are leaving your current job, but keep the negativity out of it or they will wonder if you aren’t the negative one.

Best of all possible worlds: Go to the interview for your current job with the new offer already in hand. Then you can politely explain, in front of both your boss and his boss why you are unhappy in your current position and thanks, but no thanks, for that job to nowhere!

(Sorry, couldn’t help myself)

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Hick Town in W PA(10:48:22) :

Democrat G (formerly “G”) (10:03:14) :
I agree absolutely with Martha. Been there, done that. The best thing is to get out before you are burnt out and angry. It always gets worse. There is a site out there somewhere on crazy bosses. Some stories are funny but most are terrifying. Lots of sociopaths in the business world.

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mwlfqotnThat0ne40(10:51:52) :

Bobg….brilliant. I posted my concern because my friend is quite high up in the Dem world here, and I do trust him. But I do NOT trust SP…..so I was contemplating origination of recall/impeach/petition activities, a task force, whatever is possible. Still am, but am looking at all sides……. Of all the suggestions, probably getting her own talk show or talent(?) show going would be best. Keep her in somebody’s limelight but out of ours. Let’s work on her trip to Mars, though.

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mwlfqotnThat0ne40(10:53:49) :

Democrat G……agreeing with Martha and HickTown…… your BOSS BOSS doesn’t deserve your energy. Go toward a place you will be appreciated, and don’t look back.

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mwlfqotnThat0ne40(10:54:47) :

You guys going over to the new thread? I hate to miss anything….
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jojin(12:52:40) :

Guys I live in Fountain Hills, Arizona – GOP land. This is my first time voting. I braced myself for a long day – ate a hearty breakfast, went armed with food and water, wearing comfy shoes, expecting to camp out – and hey, guess what – no lines – zilch – even the booths (a couple) were empty. This was around 10am. I was SOOOO surprised – I thought I had come to the wrong place. The poll workers looked grumpy – there were McCain-Palin signs outside. No wonder!! I feltl thrilled to vote. I am cooking up a storm for a big party this evening. Wheeeeee!!

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Lee(12:57:15) :

Hello, again.

We have all voted on our little island in Washington State. I just returned home from helping a few people get their ballots in today. The sun has come out, and it is a lovely afternoon. I stopped briefly to pick up a few things at the grocery store, and the smiles are nonstop. Everyone is so happy to be getting rid of the Bush.

Now I keep the faith, yes we can, and hope and pray.

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Lee(13:11:22) :

Democrat G (formerly “G”) :

When a person tells you who they are the first time, believe them. You are headed for a lot of grief in this position. Do you want to go there? Can you handle it, and for how long?